WNBA All-Star weekend: Fever star Caitlin Clark joins loaded 3-point contest, Kayla McBride named All-Star Game replacement
Clark will take part in the three-point contest during WNBA All-Star weekend. She'll join New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, Los Angels Sparks star Kelsey Plum, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray, Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron at the event, which will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the league announced Tuesday.
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Clark's performance should draw plenty of interest. The 23-year-old did not participate in the event as a rookie, though did take part in the All-Star Game. The event came with Clark in the midst of a fantastic rookie season, which culminated in her taking home the Rookie of the Year award and earning an All-WNBA team selection.
Ionescu also passed on the event last season. While she did not take part in the WNBA's three-point contest, she did participate in a three-point competition against Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry during the 2024 NBA All-Star weekend. Curry defeated Ionescu by just three points in an event that was well-received by fans.
Both sides considered holding the competition again in 2025, but with more talent. Those plans eventually fell through, though Clark was reportedly asked to take part in it. She declined, saying she wanted her first three-point contest to "be at WNBA All-Star in Indianapolis this summer," paving the way for Tuesday's announcement.
While Clark will be one of favorites to win the event, she hasn't shot particularly well on threes this season. Through 12 games, Clark is shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc, a drop from last year's 34 percent success rate from long range.
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Clark has battled multiple injuries this season, which may have something to do with her shooting struggles. Holding the event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse should be a massive help, though, as Clark is shooting 39 percent from three-point range at home this season.
Ionescu is also having a down year from beyond the arc, shooting 31 percent on three pointers. That figure is lowest of her career.
Citron could be a dark-horse candidate to win the event. The rookie is shooting 36 percent on her three-point attempts this season.
Kayla McBride named All-Star Game replacement
Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride is heading back to the WNBA All-Star Game. McBride was selected as a replacement for Rhyne Howard on Tuesday.
Howard was diagnosed with a knee injury Monday that is expected to keep her out of action for the rest of July. Howard was drafted as a reserve by Team Collier.
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McBride, 33, will take that stop with Howard injured. It will mark the fifth time in her career McBride has made the All-Star team. The Lynx mainstay is out to a solid start to the season, and is averaging 14.1 points and 3.1 assists over her first 19 games.
This story will be updated.
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