Azzi Fudd became the first rookie to win the WNBA 3-Point Contest, delivering her best performance of the two-round event when the title was at stake. The No. 1 pick scored 30 points in the championship round after entering the contest as the only rookie in the field.

What happened

The contest followed a two-round timed format, with shooting racks positioned around the 3-point arc. Fudd produced 24 points in the opening stage, a performance that moved her into the championship round and kept her pursuit of the title alive.

Fudd elevated her shooting in the final, making 21 of her 27 attempts and finishing with 30 points. The six-point improvement from the first round completed her run to the championship and made her the first rookie to capture the event.

Why it matters

The victory gives Fudd an individual honor midway through her debut WNBA season. It also places the No. 1 pick in the league record book at one of the signature competitions of All-Star weekend.

Fudd’s championship carries added significance because she was the only rookie participating in the contest. Her win gives the 2026 rookie class a champion in a marquee All-Star event and adds another milestone to the opening stretch of her professional career.

By the numbers

Fudd’s final-round performance represented a clear step forward from her opening score. She increased her total from 24 points to 30, a gain of six points between the two stages of the timed competition.

Her accuracy in the championship round defined the result. By converting 21 of 27 attempts, Fudd posted a 77.8% shooting rate in the final and delivered the strongest round of her contest when there was no remaining margin for advancement.

The combination of volume and efficiency underscored the quality of the title-winning display. Fudd missed only six attempts in the championship round while producing the score that secured the event’s top honor.

What to watch next

Fudd will return to league play when the WNBA regular season resumes following All-Star weekend. The 3-Point Contest trophy now becomes part of the story of her rookie campaign as she shifts from an individual showcase back to the demands of the regular-season schedule.

The next measure will be how Fudd carries the momentum of her All-Star weekend performance into the second portion of her debut season. For now, she leaves the competition with a championship and a distinction no previous WNBA rookie had earned.