Azzi Fudd First Rookie to Win WNBA Three-Point Contest

Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd made history on July 24, becoming the first rookie ever to win the WNBA Three-Point Contest during All-Star festivities in Chicago. Fresh off her victory, the No. 1 overall draft pick immediately issued a public challenge for a rematch against NBA legend Stephen Curry.

Fudd secured the title at Wintrust Arena by defeating Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton 30-19 in the championship round. She was the only rookie in the six-player field and also became the first former University of Connecticut player to win the contest. In the final, Fudd made 20 of her 26 attempts, including eight of her last ten shots. Carleton, who had posted a strong 29 points in the opening round, cooled off in the final.

Following her win, Fudd told reporters she was shocked to learn she was the first rookie to accomplish the feat, calling it an honor. Her celebration was brief, however, as she quickly turned her attention to Curry. "Steph, if you're listening, I've been asking for a rematch since high school," Fudd said. "So maybe this is our time to figure out a time and place."

The history between Fudd and Curry dates to 2018, when a 15-year-old Fudd attended Curry's...