Bridget Carleton, Mabrey excited for WNBA 3-point contest
Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton and Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey shared their excitement ahead of the 2026 State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest, discussing preparation and prize plans with TSN. Carleton later reached the finals in Chicago, finishing runner-up to Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd.
The duo spoke with TSN’s Chelsea Leite about how they prepared for the event and what they would do with the money if they won, capturing the buzz around All-Star weekend’s shooting showcase. Their comments underscored why the field drew attention beyond box scores: star shooters, prize money, and a high-profile Friday night stage.
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Key Takeaways
- Bridget Carleton and Marina Mabrey told TSN they were excited to compete in the State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest.
- The official six-player field also included Azzi Fudd, Rhyne Howard, Natisha Hiedeman, and Janelle Salaün.
- Carleton scored 29 points in the opening round and reached the final before finishing with 19.
- Fudd won the contest with 30 points in the championship round, becoming the first rookie winner.
- Mabrey posted 18 points in the first round of the Chicago event.
Who made the 2026 WNBA 3-point contest field?
According to the WNBA’s participant announcement, Carleton of the Portland Fire joined Mabrey of the Toronto Tempo in a six-player State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest field for AT&T WNBA All-Star 2026.
Also selected were Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard, Dallas’s Azzi Fudd, Seattle’s Natisha Hiedeman, and Golden State’s Janelle Salaün. Carleton, Fudd, Hiedeman, and Salaün were each making their contest debuts, while Mabrey had previously competed in 2024.
Entering the announcement period, Mabrey led the league with 82 made threes, with Howard next at 79. The WNBA listed Carleton among the season’s most productive long-range shooters as well.
What did Mabrey and Carleton say before tipping off?
In a July 24 TSN segment, Mabrey and Carleton shared their excitement to take part in the three-point contest. They detailed preparation plans and talked through how they might use the prize money if they came out on top.
That pre-event energy mattered because both players entered as proven perimeter threats on expansion-era storylines: Mabrey as a first-time All-Star for Toronto, and Carleton representing the Portland Fire on a national All-Star stage.
How did Bridget Carleton finish in Chicago?
The contest unfolded Friday night in Chicago. Per the Los Angeles Times, Carleton caught fire early, scoring 29 points in the opening round and hitting 13 of her first 16 shots, bringing a star-studded crowd to its feet.
She advanced to the finals opposite Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick. Fudd scored 30 in the championship round after hitting her first six finals shots. Carleton started slowly in the final and finished with 19 points, taking second place.
Mabrey scored 18 points in the first round. Howard had 20, Salaün 19, and Hiedeman 17. Under the new CBA, Fudd earned $20,000 for winning and each participant received $10,000; Aflac also awarded Carleton $30,000 for finishing second.
Together, the TSN interviews and Chicago results frame a clear arc: Bridget Carleton and Mabrey hyped the moment, then Carleton nearly stole the title on All-Star Friday.