UPDATE:

What was supposed to be a landmark All-Star Weekend for the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark has taken an unexpected turn. After a groin injury late in Tuesday’s win over the Connecticut Sun, Clark has officially withdrawn from the WNBA All-Star Game and the Three-Point Contest. Both of which were scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, her new basketball home.

“I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can’t participate in the 3-Point contest or the All-Star Game. I have to rest my body,” Clark said in a statement released by the Fever. “I will still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action, and I’m looking forward to helping Sandy coach our team to a win.” The Fever’s head coach, Stephanie White, echoed the importance of long-term health: “As the coach of the Indiana Fever, it’s not a bigger deal than our long-term season.” With Clark’s absence, the WNBA now has a vacancy in one of its most electric events of the weekend: the Three-Point Contest. 

The Three-Point Contest, part of the All-Star Skills Night, is a high-octane shootout where the league’s best long-range threats test their touch under pressure. Players fire off 25 balls from five stations—four regular racks and one “money ball” rack—with bonus shots from deep range. Sabrina Ionescu set the gold standard in 2023 with 37 points, the highest-scoring round in WNBA history. Last year, Allisha Gray took home the crown. Clark, known for her logo-range bombs, was expected to be the headline attraction. But now, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has been forced to choose her replacement. 

Who has been named as Caitlin Clark’s replacement in the 2025 WNBA STARRY 3-point contest?

With Caitlin Clark unfortunately unable to participate in the WNBA 3-point shooting contest on Friday night in front of a jam-packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the WNBA Commissioner has chosen her teammate to replace her. Any guesses who? Drumrolls, Lexie Hull. The 6-foot-1 Fever guard has been handed the responsibility to take Clark’s place in the challenge. Although the fans are feeling disappointed, unable to watch Clark on the court, Hull is as good a replacement as you could’ve asked for.

Why? You might ask. Well, Caitlin Clark’s teammate is currently the fourth-best player in the league when it comes to 3-point shooting percentage. She’s converted 29 of her 62 attempts. That’s an insane 46.8 percent from beyond the arc. However, before you get too excited, even though Lexie Hull is good, it won’t be a walk in the park for the Indiana guard.

That’s because she will be up against the likes of Sabrina Ionescu and Allisha Gray, both of whom have won the contest in 2024 and 2025, respectively. So, it will be worth watching how the 25-year-old performs against her competition, that too, with the added burden of replacing the most loved star. Meanwhile, don’t you want to know what happened to Caitlin Clark that led to this?

Why is Caitlin Clark not participating in the 3-point contest or All-Star game?

Clark aggravated her right groin in the final minute of Tuesday’s win over the Connecticut Sun. After dishing a late assist to Kelsey Mitchell, she reached for her inner thigh and walked slowly to the bench, visibly frustrated, even banging her head on the stanchion. However, her frustration was obvious given that this marks her fourth injury this season. The Fever star has already missed 11 games due to injuries this season, including five games because of a left quad issue and another five due to a left groin injury. 

“She felt a little something in her groin,” White confirmed. Clark was immediately ruled out of Wednesday’s game against the Liberty. This season has been a rollercoaster for Clark, between her injuries, growing pains, and expectations. Though she remains the league’s top vote-getter and a fan’s favorite, her recent shooting slump, 14.3% from three over the last seven games, made a potential victory in the contest unlikely. Even so, her presence was always going to be electric.

Caitlin Clark was meant to be the face of All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. Now, she’ll be watching from the sidelines, “incredibly sad and disappointed,“—but the contest must go on. However, to ease her fans’ pain, Clark will be courtside and even ready to help Team WNBA alongside coach Sandy Brondello. And while Clark rests and recovers, the Three-Point Contest remains loaded with talent and intrigue, especially with Lexie Hull being added to the star-studded lineup. 

How has Lexie Hull performed this season to earn the replacement spot?

As we already mentioned, Hull is among the best when it comes to three-point shooting. However, that was just the tip of the iceberg. Lexie Hull isn’t only a great shooter; there are many more layers to her game. Apart from being tied with Caitlin Clark for the second-most three points made within the Fever team, with 29, Hull is a superb two-way threat. You don’t have to take our word for it; her incredible stats speak for themselves. The 25-year-old guard is averaging 7.6 points along with 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game this season.

Some stat line that is, right? Ever since being drafted into the WNBA back in 2022, Hull has improved with every passing season. In fact, she’s having a career-high season in her fourth year in the league this season. Now, to top it off, she’ll be participating in her first-ever appearance in the 3-point contest. However, can she take things even further by winning the contest? That’s something all of us will have to wait and watch as we eagerly await the 2025 WNBA 3-point shooting contest.