No Caitlin Clark? No Sabrina Ionescu? No Kelsey Plum?
No problem.
The 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest offers plenty of new names to the competition, with a couple of relatively new names in the league and a few veterans.
The theme for this year’s competition might be: “Something to Prove,” with just about everyone looking to make a statement this weekend.
The festivities get underway with the skills competitions, including a 3-point competition that has plenty of value at the betting window.
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Let’s take a look at the 3-point shooter odds, via DraftKings:
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- Marina Mabrey +275
- Azzi Fudd +320
- Janelle Salaun +450
- Bridget Carleton +450
- Rhyne Howard +500
- Natisha Hiedeman +800
Buckets Incoming!
Meet the competitors for this year’s @StateFarm 3-Point Contest at #WNBAAllStar
Who’s taking home the crown?
Find out FRIDAY, July 24 8pm/ET on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/fwbCpqHqoN
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 21, 2026
The Contenders
Janelle Salaün, Golden State Valkyries
Quite a year for Golden State’s Sixth Player of the Year candidate, who ranks eighth in the WNBA with 6.3 3-point attempts per game. And that’s in a mere 22.4 minutes per game. The second-year standout isn’t afraid to take the long-range J, and certainly won’t be intimidated by the atmosphere on Friday night. She’s hitting at a .402 clip, which ranks fifth in the league among players with a minimum of 100 attempts from beyond the arc. Don’t think this second-year standout can’t make some noise.
Bridget Carleton, Portland Fire
Carleton has the green light in Portland, and it’s resulting in a career year for the 29-year-old. She’s averaging career highs in points (13.7), 3-point attempts per game (6.9) and 3-pointers made per contest (2.6). The veteran gunner is connecting with a .374 clip, and while she may not have the same volume as others, in terms of made treys, she has years of experience and has seen enough of these to know how to approach this contest. A hot shot with the money ball included could turn Carleton into a sleeper.
Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream
Howard is shooting a career-best .354 from behind the 3-point line. But the last time she was in Chicago, on June 9, she shot just 1-of-10 in the building, so she might take this weekend a bit personally. Nobody from the Atlanta Dream was named a starter, and Howard might have been the one who should have, as the All-Star guard leads the WNBA in 3-point attempts per game for a second straight season and is averaging a career-high 3.2 made treys per game.
Natisha Hiedeman, Seattle Storm
It’s always the ones you least expect to even compete in a contest like this who shock you. So why not Hiedeman? She’s enjoying a breakout season with the Seattle Storm, averaging a career-high 15.6 points and 2.0 3-pointers per game. And make note, we are talking about a career .370 shooter from long range who is firing a career-high 5.8 3-ball attempts per game.
The Threat
Azzi Fudd, Dallas Wings
I expect the rookie sharpshooter to end up in the finals, simply because she’s used to big situations from her days at UConn and will be able to perform under pressure. Her efficiency is one of the reasons she was drafted, and she’s been one of the best to do it this season. Among those with 100 attempts from long range, Fudd’s 47 made threes and .382 percentage both rank 10th. It’s a beauty of a shot, and that smooth rhythm and crisp follow-through are tailor-made for this competition.
No rookie has ever won the WNBA 3-Point Contest, but can Azzi Fudd and her deep range change that?
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— WNBA on NBC and Peacock (@WNBAonNBC) July 22, 2026
The Winner
Marina Mabrey, Toronto Tempo
It’s about time Mabrey gets the respect she deserves, and she’s going to make the most of this weekend. Her breakout season in Toronto hasn’t gone unnoticed, as she’s making her first All-Star appearance. She leads the league in 3-pointers made per game (3.3), Mabrey second in attempts per game (8.4). In addition, she’s shooting a stellar .392 when dialing long distance. It’s really no surprise to see her leading the odds, as her versatility has allowed her to hit shots off the dribble, come off ball screens, step back and connect, and rise above defenders who tightly contest her. On Friday, she’ll simply be grabbing the ball from the rack and firing away. Mabrey will walk away with the trophy and a check.
W.G. Ramirez is a veteran sports writer from Las Vegas and a Senior Staff Writer at Ballislife.com. Follow him on X at @WillieGRamirez.
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