Cameron Lee Brink, born on December 31, 2001, in Princeton, New Jersey, is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches, she excels as a power forward/small forward, known for her defensive tenacity, rim protection, and athletic versatility. Raised in a basketball-centric family, Cameron initially resisted the sport, favoring art and volleyball, inspired by the 2012 Summer Olympics. Her passion for basketball was sparked at a camp hosted by her godfather, Dell Curry, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Cameron’s early years included a three-year stint in Amsterdam due to her parents’ careers at Nike, which broadened her worldview before the family settled in Beaverton, Oregon. She attended Southridge High School for three years, then transferred to Mountainside High School for her senior year, earning McDonald’s All-American honors and a five-star recruit ranking as the number-three player in the 2020 class by ESPN. Choosing Stanford University for its academic prestige and coaching staff, Cameron developed into a standout player. Off the court, she advocates for mental health, enjoys pottery and watercolors introduced by her boyfriend, Ben Felter, and maintains a close bond with her godbrothers, Stephen and Seth Curry, whose families vacationed together during her childhood.
Cameron Brink parents
Cameron’s parents, Michelle Bain-Brink and Greg Brink, are former collegiate basketball players whose influence shaped her path without pressuring her into the sport. They met at Virginia Tech in the mid-1980s, where their practice facilities shared a hallway, fostering a friendship that blossomed into romance after Michelle initiated their first date—a game of pick-up basketball. Michelle, a standout at Virginia Tech, scored over 1,000 points, cementing her place in the program’s history, while Greg played alongside Dell Curry, father of NBA stars Stephen and Seth Curry. The Brinks formed a deep bond with the Currys, with Michelle rooming with Sonya Curry, and the families later became godparents to each other’s children—Cameron is the goddaughter of Dell and Sonya, and Stephen is the godson of Michelle and Greg.
After college, both pursued careers at Nike, with Michelle serving as a marketing manager for women’s sports footwear, contributing to projects like Dawn Staley’s signature shoe, and Greg holding executive roles, including CFO of Nike North America and VP of Supply Chain for Nike Asia Pacific Latin America before retiring. Their careers took the family to Amsterdam when Cameron was eight, exposing her to diverse cultures. Despite their basketball pedigree, Michelle and Greg encouraged Cameron to explore her own interests, supporting her initial pursuits in art and volleyball. They remained steadfast supporters, attending nearly all her games and providing care packages during the COVID-19 pandemic when in-person support was limited. Now based in Beaverton, Oregon, they continue to champion Cameron’s career, celebrating milestones like her 2021 NCAA championship and 2024 WNBA Draft selection.
Career
Brink’s basketball journey reflects her evolution from a reluctant player to a WNBA standout. At Southridge High School, she averaged 12.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks per game as a freshman, contributing to a Class 6A state title. Her high school career culminated in McDonald’s All-American recognition. At Stanford, Cameron made an immediate impact, debuting in 2020 with 17 points and nine rebounds in a win over Cal Poly. As a freshman, she helped Stanford secure the 2021 NCAA championship, earning Pac-12 All-Freshman honors. Her sophomore year saw her share Pac-12 Player of the Year honors and lead Stanford to the Final Four. As a junior, she averaged 15.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game, setting Stanford’s single-season blocks record with 118 and becoming the program’s all-time blocks leader.
She earned the WBCA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2023. In her senior year, Cameron recorded a career-high 29 points against Duke and a triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks against Oregon, earning her second Pac-12 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year titles. Selected second overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she debuted on May 4, 2024, with 11 points, three rebounds, and two blocks in a preseason win against the Seattle Storm. Her rookie season was cut short on June 18, 2024, due to a torn left ACL against the Connecticut Sun, but she averaged 8.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game before the injury. Internationally, Cameron won gold at the 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup, 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup, and 2023 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, where she was named MVP. She is set to compete in 3×3 basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Accolades
At Stanford, Brink won the 2021 NCAA championship as a freshman and was named Pac-12 Player of the Year in 2022 and 2024, alongside three consecutive Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year awards from 2022 to 2024. She earned three All-Pac-12 Team selections, three Pac-12 All-Defensive Team honors, and a Pac-12 All-Freshman Team nod in 2021. Nationally, she was a second-team All-American (AP, USBWA) in 2023, a third-team All-American (AP, USBWA) in 2022, and a WBCA Coaches’ All-American in 2022. Her 2023 WBCA Defensive Player of the Year award underscored her defensive excellence, as she led Division I with 3.5 blocks per game as a junior.
Cameron holds Stanford’s all-time blocks record with 424, ranks 10th in career scoring with 1,892 points, and fifth in rebounds with 1,223. She was named Pac-12 Player of the Week 12 times, Naismith Trophy Player of the Week once, and USBWA Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week three times. As a high schooler, she was a McDonald’s All-American in 2020. Internationally, she secured three gold medals with USA Basketball and was named MVP of the 2023 FIBA 3×3 World Cup. Her marketability has earned endorsements with New Balance, Urban Outfitters, Netflix, and Chegg, contributing to an estimated net worth of $1–2 million in 2024.