Jessica Shepard enters WNBA Shooting Stars Competition

Deanna 'Tweety' Nolan joins her for the timed contest.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 221 min read

The stars are aligning 💫 Watch Jessica Shepard in the WNBA Shooting Stars Competition with Deanna "Tweety" Nolan, you d Via @DallasWings on X

What happened: The Dallas forward rounds out a three-person roster that includes a high school prospect from the Nike EYBL. The format officially replaces the league's traditional skills challenge.

Why it matters: Each squad features one active player and a former WNBA great navigating multiple shooting locations. The event requires teams to advance through a two-round elimination structure.

By the numbers: Shepard secured her starting spot in the main game while standing as the only player to maintain a 10-10-5 statistical baseline this season.

What to watch: The exhibition runs ahead of the 2026 All-Star Game.

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