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Ranking all the WNBA stars invited for the All-Star 3-point contest (opinion)

The WNBA has officially announced the list of six players who will feature in the 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24 (8 p.m. ET). The event at Wintrust Arena in Chicago features some new names, including a rookie.

The list features some of the best 3-point shooters in the league. However, since it can only name a few players, the selection also missed some other elite shooters.

Here is the ranking of all the 3-point shooters participating in the 3-Point Contest.

6. Natisha Hiedeman (Seattle Storm)

Hiedeman is arguably the worst 3-point shooter among all the selected names in the All-Star 3-Point Contest. She is recording 15.7 points and 4.6 assists per game.

While Hiedeman's Storm is last in the league with a 6-23 record, Hiedeman is thriving individually despite her team's struggles. She takes most 3-point shots on the Seattle roster and makes 35.2% of her shots, averaging 2.0 per game.

5. Azzi Fudd (Dallas Wings)

After starting her rookie year on a slower note, Azzi Fudd is quickly proving why she was the No. 1 pick in the draft. She initially began her professional career coming off the bench but quickly found her way to the starting lineup.

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While averaging 13.3 points, her 3-point shooting has been a major asset to her offensive arsenal. She is averaging 2.0 shots from beyond the arc, making 38.8% of her attempts.

4. Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream)

Whatever success the Dream have had this season, Rhyne Howard has played a big part in it. Her impact on both ends of the floor cannot be ignored.

She has been averaging 17.6 points, 3.4 assists and 2.4 steals per game. Howard's offense becomes even more lethal with her ability to make shots from outside the arc, converting 35.4% of her attempts at an elite volume of 3.2 per game.

3. Bridget Carleton (Portland Fire)

The 29-year-old Portland forward started fresh with her new team after spending seven years with the Minnesota Lynx. Carleton has been one of the league's best 3-point shooters in the last three years (44.4% in 2024, 37.3% in 2025), and Portland is reaping the benefit this season.

The high-volume shooter has been making 38.2% of her 3-point attempts this season. Carleton has been averaging 2.6 3-pointers made per game.

2. Janelle Salaun (Golden State Valkyries)

The Valkyries forward is in the second year of her WNBA career, and the French national has been on the rise. With improved efficiency, Salaun is also scoring better.

She is converting 2.5 shots from beyond the arc while shooting 39.4% from deep.

1. Marina Mabrey (Toronto Tempo)

The Toronto Tempo under Sandy Brondello has unlocked Marina Mabrey this season. Mabrey has emerged as one of the best offensive forces in the league this season, recording a 53-point game, matching the highest points recorded by a WNBA player.

Combining volume and efficiency, Mabrey is the best 3-point shooter in the contest. She averages 3.3 shots made from beyond the arc while converting 39.2% of her total attempts.

Did your favorite shooter make the cut? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Written by

Nandjee Ranjan

Edited by

Shubhi Rathore