Cameron Brink’s June began with some of the best news of her life: She was selected to the U.S. 3×3 team for the Paris Olympics.
Her selection came as no surprise, as she won gold at the 2023 FIBA World Cup alongside Hailey Van Lith and Cierra Burdick, who were also chosen for the Games. Rhyne Howard was also selected to represent the U.S. in Paris on the 3×3 squad, though she was not on that gold medal team.
But just weeks later, Brink’s dreams are dashed. She will miss the Olympics with a torn ACL, one she sustained during the Sparks vs. Sun game on June 18.
The injury not only marks the end of the Los Angeles rookie’s Paris aspirations but also her 2024 WNBA season. After a month of pro play, the No. 2 draft pick lived up to the hype, making her case as a top star in the Rookie of the Year race.
The show must go on, though. The U.S. team is now tasked with finding a replacement for Brink as the Paris Olympics inch closer. Here are the top contenders.
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Cameron Brink Olympic replacements
Caitlin Clark
Clark was left off the regular Olympic team to the dismay of many, and fans should not expect her to be on the 3×3 squad.
The U.S. will be looking for a big post player to replace Brink, who’s the tallest of the four-player team…
