Caitlin Clark isn’t making her WNBA 3-Point Contest debut this year. Sabrina Ionescu isn’t coming to defend her title either.
Clark and Ionescu were not included in the list of six participants for the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest announced Tuesday. The list of six was highlighted by All-Stars Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard as well as 2026 No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd. They’ll be joined by Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman, and Sixth Woman of the Year favorite Janelle Salaün.
A source familiar with the situation told FOS that some players were invited but declined the invitation for various reasons. The Indiana Fever, New York Liberty, and representatives for Clark and Ionescu did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Clark has still never shot in the contest since joining the league three years ago; she left Iowa as the all-time Division I leader in made three-pointers. She did not participate in her rookie season, but was announced as a participant last year when the event was held in Indianapolis.
However, Clark sustained a groin injury a few days before 2025 All-Star Weekend and had to withdraw from the contest. The injury ultimately ended her season.
