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The GIST: <\/strong>Whatever your priorities<\/a> ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend, one thing\u2019s for sure: The league\u2019s best are about to put on a show. Here\u2019s the lowdown on all the hoops happenings.<\/p>\n The on-court action tips off with tonight\u2019s 8 p.m. ET Skills Night:<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc4c Three-Point Contest:<\/strong> Defending champ Sabrina Ionescu isn\u2019t participating \u2014 rumor has it her invite\u2019s still lost in the mail<\/a> \u2014 but that shouldn\u2019t detract from the talented six-player field<\/a>. From Toronto Tempo star Marina Mabrey (who tied the single-game three-point record<\/a> last month) to 2026 No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd and her flawless form<\/a>, it\u2019s anyone\u2019s guess who\u2019ll be crowned queen of the three.<\/p>\n \ud83e\udea3 Shooting Stars Challenge: <\/strong>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<\/a> and Elena Delle Donne<\/a> hit the hardwood again. Chills.<\/p>\n \u2b50 Team Coop and Team Spoon battle for All-Star glory: <\/strong>Speaking of icons, <\/strong>Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon opted for different strategies when selecting their rosters<\/a> for tomorrow\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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