Cam Brink Injury

[Dugway]

Ugh, just saw a video of Cameron injuring her knee. We will have to wait for an MRI which will be performed in the next few days, but it seems as if it was likely an ACL. It definitely looks bad.

 

[Dillon77]

Ugh, just saw a video of Cameron injuring her knee. We will have to wait for an MRI which will be performed in the next few days, but it seems as if it was likely an ACL. It definitely looks bad.

FWIW, Also covered in WNBA Thread (Many WNBA watchers comment on just about anything and everything that transpires in a game.
Brink's injury status will be interesting because it affects not just her role on the Sparks, but that on the U.S.A. 3x3 Team in Paris. Crossing fingers for her.

 

[Ladeeeeda]

So torn ACL...who replaced her for 3x3? Hambry?

 

[Geew1992]

FWIW, Also covered in WNBA Thread (Many WNBA watchers comment on just about anything and everything that transpires in a game.
Brink's injury status will be interesting because it affects not just her role on the Sparks, but that on the U.S.A. 3x3 Team in Paris. Crossing fingers for her.

Sadly it’s a torn acl

 

[Dillon77]

Sadly it’s a torn acl

Dang. Prayers for a Successful surgery and recovery.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Wow! So many injuries! Best wishes, Cameron!

 

[Jackalope]

She won't make the 3X3 Olympics Team, coached by Jen Rizzotti. I hope that they give Katie Lou the slot, since she missed it last time due to Covid.

After chance to be a Tokyo Olympian was lost, Katie Lou Samuelson returns to chase Paris 2024

Katie Lou Samuelson watched her teammates win Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games without her. She's now back on the court with an eye on the Paris Olympics.

apnews.com

 

[MSSportsGuy]

Hate it for Brink. She was having a good rookie campaign and will now have to miss the Olympics. Hoping for successful healing and a return to the court as soon as possible.

 

[Ozimoto]

That sucks!

 

[Blue Huskie]

Another article: Los Angeles Sparks rookie and Olympian Cameron Brink tears ACL in left knee


IDK if they will put Katie Lou on it as they may want more height. Jen and the OC will be scrambling to get a replacement. Not much time left.

 

[VA Huskie]

Sad for Cam… she was so excited to be on the Olympic team. I’m sure they have back up plans though for all the USA teams.

 

[caseyb7]

Sad for her & for the WNBA.

She was one of the bright newcomers that put fans in the stands.

Best to her & her teammates.

Hoping UConn is evolving out of it's injury cycle.

 

[Dugway]

Team USA 3x3 announces they will replace Brink with Dearica Hamby.

 

[Dillon77]

Team USA 3x3 announces they will replace Brink with Dearica Hamby.

Thx. FWIW, also reported on thread dedicated to overall 3x3 team:

Burdick, Howard, Van Lith and ??? Are U.S.A.'s 3x3 Hoops Olympic Team (merged)

The obvious choice is Hamby. A big for a big and she's having a great season. She also played in the Olympic 3x3 qualifiers. If not her then I would go Gray. Assuming Rhyne Howard is ok, you'll have another dual threat guard that already has chemistry with Rhyne.

the-boneyard.com