From ACL rehab to vacation vibes, Brink is stealing attention on and off the court
Cameron Brink, the Los Angeles Sparks’ towering second overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, has had her fair share of ups and downs this year. After a stellar start to her rookie season, the 6’4” forward’s journey came to an abrupt halt in June. A freak fall during a game against the Connecticut Sun resulted in a torn ACL, ending her season and shattering her Olympic 3×3 basketball dreams faster than a poorly executed fast break.
But while the injury sidelined Brink from hoops, it hasn’t kept her from stealing the spotlight elsewhere. Her latest attention-grabbing moment? A beach photoshoot that left fans—and apparently beachgoers—doing double takes. Brink, currently in the thick of her rehab, shared a series of photos on Instagram from a tropical getaway with her husband. Sporting a jaw-dropping beach ensemble that might have rivaled any red-carpet moment, Brink proved she doesn’t need a court to make a statement.
Her good friend Caitlin Clark, a fellow WNBA star and Instagram double-tap enthusiast, gave her signature seal of approval with a like on the post. Because if Clark’s shot from the logo doesn’t certify your beach look, what will?
Brink’s Rehab and the Sparks’ Next Steps
While Brink enjoys some sunshine, the Sparks are left in a cloudy situation. The team’s playoff hopes dimmed without her on the floor, and now their sights are set on the 2025 WNBA Draft. Unfortunately, securing Paige Bueckers, the top prize of this draft class, is as likely as an underdog Cinderella story surviving March Madness. With the Fever expected to snatch Bueckers with the first pick, the Sparks, sitting at No. 2, will have to settle for a plan B.
Enter Kiki Iriafen, a 6’3” powerhouse out of USC who’s already turning heads in the NCAA. If her stellar junior season at Stanford (19.4 points, 11.0 rebounds per game) is anything to go by, she’s no consolation prize. Pair her with a fully recovered Brink and the electrifying Rickea Jackson, and the Sparks could be cooking up a frontcourt that’s tougher than a double team on A’ja Wilson.
What’s Next for Brink?
Brink’s rehab journey has been anything but glamorous, but she’s taking it all in stride. Known for her resilience on and off the court, she’s focused on coming back stronger for the 2025 season. If her beachside confidence is any indication, fans can expect her to return with the same fire that made her one of the most hyped rookies of 2024.
But until then, Brink seems content soaking up the sun, stealing headlines, and making us all wonder: how does someone recover from ACL surgery and still serve looks that break the internet? Some questions are best left unanswered, but one thing’s certain—when Cameron Brink steps back on the hardwood, she’ll do more than turn heads. She’ll turn the WNBA on its axis.
