Ionescu to participate in contest as part of WNBA All-Star Weekend

NEW YORK – JULY 8, 2022 – New York Liberty guard and 2022 AT&T WNBA All-Star starter, Sabrina Ionescu, has been selected to compete in the WNBA Skills Challenge on Saturday, July 9 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

“I’m really honored and excited to participate in the WNBA Skills Challenge,” said Ionescu. “As a Nike EYBL alum, having the chance to now be paired with a young EYBL star in this event is extra special. I’m looking forward to everything that All-Star weekend has to offer.”

In the contest, Sabrina will lead one of eight teams consisting of WNBA players and Nike EYBL high school athletes that will compete head-to-head in a three-round obstacle course relay that tests dribbling, passing, agility and shooting skills.

The WNBA 2022 MTN DEW® 3-Point Contest and WNBA Skills Challenge will begin at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.