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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever will make her debut in the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. As a captain in the upcoming All-Star Game, her participation is uncertain due to recent injuries. Known for her prolific scoring, Clark holds numerous records, including the most three-pointers made in a single WNBA season. She faces tough competitors like Allisha Gray and Sabrina Ionescu in the contest while dealing with injury concerns that could impact her team’s performance.
Indianapolis — Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is poised to make her debut in the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest on July 18, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This event marks a significant milestone for the rising star as it will be her first participation in a professional three-point contest.
Clark has also been selected as one of two captains for the highly anticipated WNBA All-Star Game, scheduled for July 19, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET. Joining Clark on her team will be her Fever teammate Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, who will compete against a team captained by Napheesa Collier.
In her impressive career thus far, Clark set a franchise record during the 2024 season by making 122 three-pointers, eclipsing the previous record of 102 set by Kelsey Mitchell in 2023. Her remarkable performance not only led the Fever but also topped the WNBA for three-pointers made that season, falling just four short of the league record held by Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty.
This season, Clark has continued to showcase her sharpshooting skills, registering 28 three-pointers in 12 games. Over her collegiate career at the University of Iowa, she built an impressive resume, establishing a Division 1 record with 548 three-pointers made. Additionally, she holds the rookie record for the most three-pointers in a single WNBA season, achieving this with 201 during both the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Clark will face stiff competition in the upcoming STARRY 3-Point Contest. She will compete against last year’s winner, Allisha Gray from the Atlanta Dream, who made 22 out of 40 attempts in that event, and Sabrina Ionescu, the 2023 winner who was successful with 37 out of 40 attempts. Rookie Sonia Citron from the Washington Mystics will also join the competition.
Currently, the Fever’s record stands at 11-10 as they prepare for a road game against the Connecticut Sun on July 15, 2025. However, Clark’s participation in the All-Star events has been cast into uncertainty due to injury concerns. This season, she has missed ten games—five due to a quad strain and five additional games from a groin injury. While Clark was considered a favorite for the WNBA MVP due to her prolific scoring, her recent performance against the Connecticut Sun has raised red flags. During that matchup, she scored 14 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and provided seven assists, but struggled with her shooting—going 4-for-14 from the field and 1-for-7 from three-point range.
After reportedly re-injuring her groin during the game, her coach confirmed that Clark would undergo evaluations to assess any potential issues. Losing Clark would present a considerable setback for the Fever, particularly as they host the All-Star Game.
This season has seen Clark battle injury throughout, and as a result, she has not participated in back-to-back games. Despite her struggles, Clark’s influence on the Fever’s performance has been significant; the team improved to 8-5 with her in the lineup following a 4-5 record without her. As the All-Star events draw near, fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation of her health status and her ability to take the court.
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