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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is set to make her debut in the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest and has been named a captain for the All-Star Game. Clark, who had a standout season with a franchise record of 122 three-pointers, faces injury challenges but has shown significant contributions to her team. As the Fever aims to improve their standing, Clark’s performance and health will be crucial in the upcoming events.
Indianapolis – Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is preparing for an exciting debut in the 2025 WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest, set to take place on July 18, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This marks Clark’s first participation in a professional three-point contest, as she steps onto the court to showcase her shooting prowess in front of enthusiastic fans.
Clark has also been named one of two captains for the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game, scheduled for July 19, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET. Alongside her, her Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell will compete on Team Clark against Team Napheesa Collier. This captaincy reflects Clark’s rapid ascent in the league, underscoring her significance to both her team and the league as a whole.
In a breakout 2024 season, Clark set a new franchise record by sinking 122 three-pointers, breaking the previous mark of 102 held by Kelsey Mitchell since 2023. Clark’s performance not only led the WNBA in three-pointers made last season but also put her just four shy of the league record of 126 set by Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty. Additionally, Clark holds the rookie record for the most three-pointers in a single season and earlier made a Division 1 record 548 three-pointers during her collegiate career at the University of Iowa.
So far this season, Clark has made 28 three-pointers in 12 games, despite facing significant injury challenges. She missed ten games due to injuries, which included five games from a quad strain and another five from a groin injury. Concerns about her health were heightened recently when she appeared to re-injure her groin during a game against the Connecticut Sun, prompting her coach to confirm that she would undergo further evaluation.
Currently, the Fever holds a record of 11-10 and is competing to strengthen their position. In their last game on July 15, 2025, Clark contributed 14 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, although her shooting was less than ideal, with a 4-for-14 mark overall and just 1-for-7 from three-point range. Since Clark rejoined the lineup, the Fever have improved to 8-5, compared to a 4-5 record when she was sidelined. However, she has yet to participate in back-to-back games this season, raising further questions about her fitness for the All-Star events.
Last year’s WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest winner, Allisha Gray from the Atlanta Dream, had a strong performance, making 22 out of 40 attempts, while the 2023 winner, Sabrina Ionescu, achieved an impressive 37 out of 40 attempts. This year, Clark will compete against Ionescu and rookie Sonia Citron of the Washington Mystics, adding extra excitement to the contest with such high-caliber participants involved.
As the Fever prepare to host the All-Star Game, Clark’s potential absence due to injury would be a significant loss. Fans and analysts alike are keeping a close watch on her condition as the events draw near.
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