Sabrina Ionescu to Compete in WNBA Skills Challenge on July 9
July 8, 2022 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release
NEW YORK - 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.
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