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Cameron Brink

Cameron Blink – WNBA News, Rumors & Updates, Stats

Who is Cameron Brink?

Cameron Brink is a rising star in the WNBA, known for her elite defensive instincts, shot-blocking prowess, and well-rounded offensive game. A former Stanford standout, she was selected second overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2024 WNBA Draft and made an immediate impact before an unfortunate injury cut her rookie season short.

Cameron Brink – Quick Facts

Detail Information
Full Name Cameron Lee Brink
Born December 31, 2001 (Age: 23)
Hometown Princeton, NJ; raised in Beaverton, OR
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position Forward (Small Forward / Power Forward)
College Stanford (2020–2024)
WNBA Draft 2024 – 1st Round, 2nd Overall (Los Angeles Sparks)
Current Team Los Angeles Sparks
Notable Awards NCAA Champion (2021), Naismith Defensive Player of the Year (2024), Lisa Leslie Award (2024), Pac-12 Player & Defensive Player of the Year (2022, 2024), Stanford’s all-time blocks leader
Social Media / Off-Court Content creator (“Straight to Cam” podcast), strong NIL presence, signed with New Balance—first female basketball player for the brand

Early Life & College Career

  • Birth & Family Background: Born on December 31, 2001, in Princeton, New Jersey, Cameron grew up in a basketball-savvy family that later moved to Beaverton, Oregon. Her parents both played Division I basketball at Virginia Tech and held executive roles at Nike.

  • High School: At Southridge High School and later Mountainside High, she was a standout. Averaged 21.3 PPG and 11.1 RPG as a junior, earned Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year honors in 2018 and 2019, and became a McDonald’s All-American.

  • Stanford Career (2020–2024):

    • Freshman: Helped Stanford to the 2021 NCAA Championship, contributing on both ends and starting most games.

    • Sophomore & Junior: Emerged as a dominant defender—became Stanford’s all-time blocks leader, led the country in blocks per game, and earned multiple defensive honors.

    • Senior Season: Averaged 17.4 PPG, 11.9 RPG, and 3.7 BPG, winning Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, Lisa Leslie Award, and Pac-12 Player & Defensive Player of the Year honors. Became a unanimous First-Team All-American.

      Cameron Blink’s WNBA Career

      • Draft & Rookie Season: Chosen 2nd overall by the LA Sparks in 2024 WNBA Draft.

      • Early Pro Impact: Made an immediate defensive impact—topped the league in blocks per 36 minutes (3.8) and ranked third in blocks per game (2.3) before suffering an ACL tear mid-season.

      • Current Status: Her season ended early, but her defensive potential and motor left a mark on teammates and analysts alike.

        Cameron Blink’s Career Highlights & Achievements

        • 2024 WNBA Draft: 2nd overall pick by LA Sparks

        • NCAA Champion (2021) with Stanford

        • Two-time Pac-12 Player of the Year: 2022, 2024

        • Three-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year: 2022–2024

        • Naismith Defensive Player of the Year (2024)

        • Lisa Leslie Award Winner (2024)

        • Stanford All-Time Blocks Leader (424 career blocks)

        • Disrupted rookie season cut short—but elite shot-blocking stats in first games