Azzi Fudd’s jumper has always looked effortless. Whether you describe it as mechanical, a thing of beauty, or an exact science, one conclusion is now impossible to dispute: it wins. The Dallas Wings rookie etched her name into WNBA history at the 2026 All-Star Weekend by becoming the first rookie ever to capture the league’s 3-Point Contest crown.
Moments later, she received another unforgettable welcome to professional basketball: a celebratory water shower from her teammates. The drenched celebration perfectly capped a breakthrough night that showcased why many believe Fudd is one of the league’s brightest young stars.
Azzi Fudd gets completely soaked by Wings teammates after making history at WNBA All-Star Game
A historic performance from beyond the arc
Fudd entered the contest with a reputation as one of basketball’s purest shooters, but she somehow managed to exceed expectations under the bright lights of All-Star Weekend.Facing Portland Fire sharpshooter Bridget Carleton in the championship round, the former UConn standout caught fire. Fudd buried an incredible 20 of her 26 shots in the final, displaying the smooth, repeatable stroke that made her one of college basketball’s elite scorers before arriving in the WNBA.
Every rack seemed to reinforce the same point. Azzi’s shot’s built on flawless mechanics, countless repetitions, and remarkable confidence.
By the time the final money ball splashed through the net, history had been made. No rookie had ever won the WNBA’s 3-Point Contest before. Now, Fudd owns that distinction forever.
Her teammates made sure she celebrated
As impressive as the shooting display was, the celebration that followed may have been just as memorable. After completing interviews and soaking in the accomplishment, Fudd was ambushed by her Dallas Wings teammates, who drenched the rookie with water in a classic locker-room celebration.
The playful moment quickly spread across social media, giving fans another glimpse of the chemistry developing within the Wings. Rather than letting their rookie quietly enjoy her historic achievement, her teammates made sure she felt every bit of the moment… literally. The celebration highlighted just how quickly Fudd has become embraced inside the Dallas locker room.
A winning shot
Azzi Fudd’s consistent shooting has followed her from UConn to the WNBA, and now it has earned her the first major individual trophy of her professional career. The 3-Point Contest title won’t count toward the Wings’ regular-season record, but it could become an important milestone in Fudd’s development. Confidence often grows through moments like these.
Winning on one of the league’s biggest stages provides another reminder that Fudd belongs among the WNBA’s elite shooters despite being only a rookie. For Dallas, that’s an exciting sign. The franchise has invested heavily in building around a talented young core, and performances like Saturday’s suggest Fudd could become one of the faces of that future.
But Fudd is unlikely to be satisfied with just one trophy. The former UConn star arrived in Arlington with far bigger ambitions than winning a shooting competition. She hopes this weekend becomes the beginning of something much larger: a career filled with championships, All-Star appearances, and postseason success alongside the Wings.