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Angel Reese, Arike Ogunbowale Hit Half-Court Shots for Cash Prize at All-Star Practice

Karl Rasmussen

WNBA All-Star coach Cheryl Miller gives Angel Reese and Arike Ogunbowale cash for making half court shots in a contest at practice.
WNBA All-Star coach Cheryl Miller gives Angel Reese and Arike Ogunbowale cash for making half court shots in a contest at practice. / Screenshot via WNBA on X
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WNBA All-Star weekend is officially upon us, with the three-point contest set for Friday night at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Some of the All-Star squad was testing their range early during the Team WNBA practice session ahead of Saturday's clash against the Olympic squad.

During Friday's practice, a handful of the team could be attempting half court shots with a cash prize for the winner. Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark heaved a shot from mid-court but wasn't able to knock it down. Immediately after, fellow first-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese had a go from long distance, and she nailed the shot in spectacular fashion.

After draining the shot, Reese excitedly raised her hand in the air while her teammates cheered and offered her high fives.

Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale also splashed a half-court shot during Friday's practice, so both she and Reese were able to cash in on their efforts. Cheryl Miller was true to her word, doling out the cash prize to both of the contest's winners at half court.

Although neither Ogunbowale nor Reese will be taking part in this year's three-point contest, which gets underway at 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday evening, there still figures to be plenty of range on display from the five participating sharpshooters.

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Karl Rasmussen
KARL RASMUSSEN

Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. Rasmussen is a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.

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