Lexie Hull will replace Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark in the WNBA 3-point shooting contest Friday night in Indianapolis, the league announced. Clark said Thursday that she would not participate in the WNBA skills competition and All-Star Game due to a right groin injury.

The WNBA's first All-Star Game in Indianapolis was expected to be a crowning achievement for Caitlin Clark in her second season. She was named a captain in Saturday's All-Star Game and planned to participate in the 3-point challenge on Friday. Instead, Clark will again watch from the sidelines, a sight that has become all too familiar this season.

Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark appeared to suffer a groin injury near the end of Tuesday night's 85-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun, raising more concerns about how she fares against physical defenses.