Azzi Fudd won the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest on Friday night in Chicago, scoring 30 points in the championship round to become the first rookie to capture the event.

What happened

Fudd advanced through a six-player field before closing out the two-round contest. She was the only first-year player in the competition, and her championship-round total of 30 points was enough to secure the win.

Why it matters

The title makes Fudd the first rookie ever to win the WNBA 3-Point Contest. It gives her an All-Star weekend trophy just three months after she was selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

By the numbers

Fudd entered play on July 21 tied for 10th in the WNBA with 50 made 3-pointers on the season, evidence of the perimeter shooting that carried into her championship-round performance.

What to watch next

Fudd returns to regular-season action once WNBA All-Star weekend concludes.