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Golden State Valkyries Top Plays vs. Toronto Tempo

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Janelle Salaun Points Leader in Golden State Valkyries vs. Toronto Tempo - Top Points

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Press Release

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NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 – Four-time All-Star Rhyne Howard of the Atlanta Dream, first-time All-Star 
Marina Mabrey of the Toronto Tempo, and 2026 No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings 
highlight the six-player field set to participate in the State Farm® WNBA 3-Point Contest as part of AT&amp;T 
WNBA All-Star 2026.
The State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest and the Kia WNBA Shooting Stars event will be broadcast from 
Wintrust Arena in Chicago, home of the Chicago Sky, on Friday, July 24 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN, Disney+ and the 
ESPN App). The events are a prelude to the 2026 AT&amp;T WNBA All-Star Game, which will be played on 
Saturday, July 25 at United Center in Chicago (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, Disney+ and the ESPN App).
Marking the first time that State Farm is serving as the title partner of the WNBA’s 3 Point Contest, the event 
will feature custom integrations such as the State Farm “From the Logo” shots identified by the iconic oval 
State Farm logos.
Howard, who participated in the event as a rookie in 2022, Mabrey, who took part in the 2024 contest, and Fudd 
are joined in the field by Bridget Carleton of the Portland Fire, Natisha Hiedeman of the Seattle Storm, and 
Janelle Salaün of the Golden State Valkyries. Fudd, Carleton, Hiedeman, and Salaün are each making their 
debut in the State Farm® WNBA 3-Point Contest.
Entering play on July 21, all six participants rank among the league’s most productive shooters from behind the 
arc this season. Mabrey leads all players with 82 made three-point shots, followed next by Howard (79). Salaün 
ranks fifth with 67 made threes; Carlton is sixth (65); Hiedeman ranks tied for seventh (57), and Fudd is tied for 
tenth place (50).
The State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest participants will compete in a two-round, timed competition with ball 
racks positioned at five main shooting locations around the three-point arc. Four of the racks contain four 
official WNBA game balls worth one point each and – in a nod to the league’s original orange-and-oatmeal- 
colored game ball – one oatmeal-colored “money” ball worth two points. The fifth rack will be a special “all 
money ball” rack containing five oatmeal-colored “money” balls with each made basket worth two points; each 
competitor will choose their preferred spot for the “all money ball” rack to be located from among the five 
shooting locations.
In addition, two ball pedestals will be positioned at deep shot locations for “From the Logo” shots. Each 
pedestal will hold one black ball featuring blue and orange stars; shots made with this special “From the Logo” 
ball are each worth three points. For every shot made from the State Farm logo, the State Farm jingle will 
sound, and a donation will be made to Girls Who Code Inc.
The two players with the highest scores in the First Round will advance to the Championship Round.
Below are the participants for the 2026 State Farm® WNBA 3-Point Contest:
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<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Player</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Team</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Position</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Birthdate </td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">College/Country</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Current Year</td>
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<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Bridget Carleton</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Portland Fire</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Forward</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">6-2</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">5/22/1997</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Iowa State / Canada</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">8</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Azzi Fudd</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Dallas Wings</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Guard</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">5-11</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">11/11/2002</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">UConn / USA</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">R</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Natisha Hiedeman</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Seattle Storm</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Guard</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">5-8</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">2/10/1997</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Marquette / USA</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">8</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Rhyne Howard</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Atlanta Dream</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Guard</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">6-2</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">4/29/2000</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Kentucky / USA</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">5</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Marina Mabrey</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Toronto Tempo</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Guard</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">6-1</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">9/14/1996</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Notre Dame / USA</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">8</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Janelle Salaün</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Golden State Valkyries</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">Forward</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">6-2</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">9/5/2001</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">France</td>
<td style="width: 14.2857%;height: 24px">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Participants for the Kia WNBA Shooting Stars event will be announced in the coming days.
The 2026 AT&amp;T WNBA All-Star Game at United Center on Saturday July 25 will be the centerpiece of three 
days packed with WNBA activities, including the Kia WNBA Shooting Stars and State Farm WNBA 3-Point 
Contest on Friday, July 24 at Wintrust Arena, and WNBA Live presented by AWS being held Thursday evening 
through Saturday at McCormick Place. Tickets for WNBA Live presented by AWS are available here.

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2026 State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest Participants

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WILD ENDING: Golden State Valkyries vs. Washington Mystics 07/20/2026

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Golden State Valkyries Top Plays vs. Washington Mystics

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Top Plays of the Day, 07/10/2026

Betting + Odds

The 2026 WNBA season is a little over halfway done, but there are already clear leaders in every major award race. In fact, all six award markets have a minus-odds favorite at the BetMGM <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports">online sportsbook</a>.
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson is actually a minus-odds favorite in two different markets, as she looks to continue adding to her trophy case. Wilson is a -325 favorite to win a fifth MVP trophy, giving her an implied probability of 76.47%. She’s also -145 (59.18%) to claim a fourth Defensive Player of the Year award.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has been Wilson’s primary challenger in the MVP race, trading at +700 to win the award in her second season. Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard and Golden State Valkyries’ Gabby Williams are +650 and +900, respectively, in the latest DPOY odds.
Wilson is in a strong position for both races at this point in the season. She’s averaging 25.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, two blocks, and 1.6 steals per game.
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Despite Wilson’s dominance, she’s not the biggest favorite in the awards market. That title belongs to Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles, who is -5000 in the updated <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/wnba/wnba-rookie-of-the-year-odds-prediction-bm23/">WNBA Rookie of the Year odds</a> race. That gives her an implied probability of 98.04%.
At BetMGM, bettors have been all over Miles in this market. She’s received 83.4% of the handle and 42.3% of the bets. She’s certainly delivered in her debut season, averaging 18.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per contest.
Minnesota is leading another race, too, with Cheryl Reeve trading as a -155 favorite in the Coach of the Year market. Reeve’s Lynx have the league’s best record despite being without Napheesa Collier and having replaced multiple rotation players from last year’s team.
Former Lynx forward Jessica Shepard has made the most of her new role with the Wings. She’s -210 to win Most Improved Player, translating to an implied probability of 67.74%. Shepard has filled up the stat sheet in Dallas, averaging 14.6 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per outing. Shepard has notched three triple-doubles this season.
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Lastly, Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün has established herself as the early favorite in the Sixth Player of the Year race. Salaün’s -275 price tag suggests an implied probability of 73.33%.
Salaün has been a reliable reserve in her second season, averaging 12.9 points and four rebounds per game.
BetMGM continues to update odds for all major award races throughout the year. It will be interesting to see if any races take a turn during the back half of the regular season.
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Visit the BetMGM sportsbook throughout the season for updated WNBA futures, including <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7/betting/usa-9/wnba-402">WNBA Finals odds</a>. You can also view updated <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/latest-sports-betting-promotions-offers-betmgm-2/">sportsbook promos</a>, including a First Bet Offer for eligible new customers.

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Janelle Salaun

QUICK FACTS
<ul>
<li>Signed a multi-year contract with Golden State on April 12.</li>
<li>This offseason, she led France with 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game at the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament, earning TISSOT MVP honors and a spot on the All-Star Five as France went 5-0.</li>
<li>2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team selection.</li>
<li>Ranked fourth among WNBA rookies with 11.3 points per game and third with 5.1 rebounds per game.</li>
<li>Shot 36.6 perent from three-point range, which was seventh best among first-year players, and an offensive rating of 100.9 that was tenth best among rookies.</li>
<li>Represented the French National Team at the FIBA EuroBasket Women 2025.</li>
<li>Competed in the Italy-Serie A1 for Beretta Famila Schio in 2024-25, averaging 13.2 points, including 14.4 in 14 EuroLeague games.</li>
<li>Won the 2024-25 Lega Basket Femminile Championship for Beretta Famila Schio in Italy, scoring 11 points and adding eight rebounds in the title game.</li>
<li>Started for France in their silver medal run at the 2024 Paris Olympics.</li>
<li>Brother, Tidjane, plays for the Charlotte Hornets.</li>
</ul>

Janelle Salaun signed a Contract with the Golden State Valkyries.

The Golden State Valkyries extended a Reserved qualifying offer to Janelle Salaun.

Pours in 24 points

Puts up 13 points off bench

Manages 11 points in loss

Scores 16 points in win

Scores career-best 26 points

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