Valkyries Janelle Salaün to compete in WNBA 3-point contest

Bay Space basketball followers could have been dissatisfied that Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry sat out the three-point contest this yr, however they didn’t have to attend lengthy to get some illustration. On Tuesday it was introduced {that a} totally different Golden State sharpshooter, Valkyries ahead Janelle Salaün, is headed for the taking pictures exhibition, as she was chosen to the six-player WNBA three-point contest that can happen on Friday in Chicago.

Salaün, a 24-year previous from France who signed with the Valkyries as an undrafted free agent final yr, has been one of many league’s most prolific shooters from deep this yr, so her inclusion within the three-point contest may be very a lot deserved. She’s averaging 2.5 made threes per recreation, which is seventh within the WNBA, and her 39.4% clip is healthier than all however one of many gamers with extra made threes than her. She’s made 5 threes in 4 of Golden State’s 27 video games this yr.

If Salaün desires to win the competition, she’ll must beat some very proficient shooters: Marina Mabrey of the Toronto Tempo, Natisha Hiedeman of the Seattle Storm, Rhyne Howard of the Atlanta Dream, Bridget Carleton of the Portland Hearth, and rookie Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings.

The State Farm Three-Level Contest and the Kia Capturing Stars problem each happen on Friday evening, whereas the All-Star recreation is on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. PT on ESPN and Disney+. The Valkyries may also be represented within the Saturday enjoyable, as Gabby Williams was named an All-Star starter.