Cameron Brink, born on December 31, 2001, in Princeton, New Jersey, is an American college basketball player. After starting her basketball journey in high school, Brink played for Southridge High School in Oregon for three seasons. Her exceptional skills earned her a college basketball career, where she has achieved several awards and accolades. Beyond her college achievements, Cameron Brink has represented the United States internationally. She has won two gold medals with the team USA at youth U-17 and U-19 international events.
After an amazing high school and international career, Cameron Brink played for the Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team, representing Stanford University in Stanford, California. Making her college debut on November 25, 2020, Cameron Brink in her freshman year averaged 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. She was selected to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team and received All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. She also set a program single-season record with 88 blocks. Moreover, Standford won the women's national championship, with Brink being a key contributor for the Cardinals off the bench.
Cameron Brink had an outstanding rest of the college career as she won many personal accolades. In her senior season, Brink's performance led to her being selected as the Pac-12 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year by the league's coaches and media. She made her third All-Pac-12 team and conference All-Defensive team. On March 12, 2024, Brink declared for the 2024 WNBA draft.
Who does Cameron Brink play for?
Cameron Brink team as of September 2024 is Los Angeles Sparks. Brink was the second overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft for the Sparks. Cameron Brink team debut for Sparks was on May 4, 2024, during the league's annual Canada Game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, where she started and contributed 11 points, three rebounds, and two blocks in the Sparks' 84–79 win over the Seattle Storm.
Unfortunately, on June 18, 2024, Brink suffered a torn ACL in a game against the Connecticut Sun, ending her rookie season early.
Cameron Brink USA National Team Career
Cameron Brink has represented the United States in international competitions on multiple occasions, as of April 2024. She first represented the United States at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup held in Belarus. During the tournament, Brink averaged 3.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game while helping her team secure the gold medal.
Brink continued her international success by winning another gold medal at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Thailand. In this competition, she averaged 2.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
Furthermore, she played for the United States national 3x3 team at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Austria. She played a crucial role in helping her team secure the gold medal and was named the tournament MVP.
FAQ's On Cameron Brink play
A. Cameron Brink was born on December 31, 2001.
A. Cameron Brink stands at 6 feet 4 inches tall (1.93 m).
A. Cameron Brink attended Stanford University, where she plays basketball for the Stanford Cardinal.
A. Cameron Brink attended Southridge High School in Beaverton, Oregon.
A. Cameron Brink plays as a power forward / small forward role in basketball.
A. Greg Brink and Michelle Bain-Brink are the parents of Cameron Brink.