WNBA: Cameron Brink attending the Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks game – Source: Imagn

Cameron Brink was drafted second overall out of Stanford by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2024 WNBA Draft. However, her rookie season was abruptly cut short after just 15 games due to a torn ACL. As she recovers from her injury, she posted photographs from her graduation ceremony at Stanford on Monday.

She wore a white dress with matching white heels for the ceremony and she captioned her post:

“Stanford has taught me so many precious lessons & introduced me to people who I can’t imagine life without. I’m feeling so blessed and proud of the woman this place has helped me become.”

While she has not been able to play actively, Brink has been involved with basketball over the past few months. Her announcement about joining the Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league for its 2026 season created a buzz among the fans. She was also present at new Sparks’ head coach Lynne Roberts’s introductory press conference.

The Sparks, who are in the midst of a challenging period marked by their longest playoff drought in franchise history will bank on the young core of Brink and Rickea Jackson to bring back the franchise’s glory days. They also have the No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and are bolstered by the presence of 3-time All-Star Dearica Hamby.

Despite limited gametime during her rookie campaign, Brink’s performance offered a glimpse of her potential. In 15 games, she averaged 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, coupled with defensive stats of 2.3 blocks and 1.1 steals.

Cameron Brink signs contract with Unrivaled

Unrivaled, a league that spotlights some of the WNBA’s finest players, kicks off its inaugural season in January. Though Cameron Brink will not be able to play in 2025, she has committed to the Lunar Owls for the 2026 campaign, joining a roster that includes stars such as Napheesa Collier, Skylar Diggins-Smith, and Natasha Cloud.

Brink’s decision to join the league was supported by her godbrother, NBA superstar Stephen Curry. Speaking to People magazine, Brink said:

“When the league was just forming, we did chat about it. Steph is in full support of it. He thinks it’s a great idea and knows I love the round three basketball.”

Five months post-operation, Brink’s recovery has been steady and positive. While she is not yet ready for full-speed basketball, she has started easing back into activities, including light shooting sessions. Reflecting on her rehabilitation journey, Brink expressed optimism about her progress.

“I feel really good. I mean, I’m not close to being back, but that’s fine,” she said in an interview with reporter Edwin Garcia.

Brink aims to be ready for the Sparks’ season opener on May 15 against the Golden State Valkyrie. The Sparks, have not reached the playoffs in four years and with Brink’s return, they hope to rebuild their reputation as perennial contenders.