Breaking down every event at WNBA All-Star Weekend

The GIST: Whatever your priorities ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend, one thing’s for sure: The league’s best are about to put on a show. Here’s the lowdown on all the hoops happenings.

The on-court action tips off with tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Skills Night:

👌 Three-Point Contest: Defending champ Sabrina Ionescu isn’t participating — rumor has it her invite’s still lost in the mail — but that shouldn’t detract from the talented six-player field. From Toronto Tempo star Marina Mabrey (who tied the single-game three-point record last month) to 2026 No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd and her flawless form, it’s anyone’s guess who’ll be crowned queen of the three.

• The GIST’s pick: Azzi Fudd, Dallas Wings

🪣 Shooting Stars Challenge: A brand-new event, the two-round challenge will see which three-woman team (one active player, one legend, and one high school hooper) can rack up the most points in 70 seconds, shooting from seven different spots on the court. So ready to watch basketball icons like Lauren Jackson and Elena Delle Donne hit the hardwood again. Chills.

• The GIST’s pick: Team Dallas/Detroit — Jessica Shepard and Deanna Nolan

⭐ Team Coop and Team Spoon battle for All-Star glory: Speaking of icons, Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon opted for different strategies when selecting their rosters for tomorrow’s 8:30 p.m. ET main event. Cooper prioritized scoring (think Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell), while Weatherspoon preached balance, selecting rookie passing aficionado Olivia Miles, for example.

• TBD which strategy will reign supreme, but the famously competitive showcase (see: the full-court press in 2024 or the 2014 overtime game) rarely disappoints. Hey now.