Ionescu, who also won the title in 2023, had a strong final round, scoring 30 points to beat defending champion Allisha Gray.

With Caitlin Clark unavailable for the three-point contest, these four players, including one of Clark's teammates, would be suitable replacements.

INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull was eliminated in the first round of the WNBA STARRY 3-point contest Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. She was one of five players taking part in the competition. Hull was picked to take the spot of her injured teammate Caitlin Clark.

HOUSTON — 713 Day, Houston’s unofficial holiday, celebrations continued with a little help from the Rockets. The franchise sponsored a 3-point contest in downtown, bringing out fans and Hall of Famer and WNBA Legend, former Houston Comets powerhouse, Sheryl Swoopes.