Los Angeles, California – Los Angeles Sparks’ rookie center, Cameron Brink, was forced to leave the court during a game against the Connecticut Sun after sustaining a knee injury. The incident occurred in the first quarter when Brink collided with Sun forward Brionna Jones while driving to the basket.
At halftime, the Sparks confirmed Brink’s knee injury and ruled out her return to the game. Head coach Curt Miller provided limited details on her condition postgame, with Brink scheduled for further evaluation the following day. The Sun emerged victorious with a 79-70 win over the Sparks, despite Brink only playing four minutes before her unfortunate injury.
Back-up center Li Yueru stepped up for the Sparks, playing 26 minutes and contributing 11 points, three assists, one steal, and one block. The injury took place amidst a promising season for Brink, who was selected as the number two pick in the April WNBA Draft from Stanford University.
Before the injury, Brink showcased an impressive performance, averaging 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.4 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game. She was also recently chosen as a member of Team USA’s 3×3 basketball team for the upcoming Paris Olympics. With the loss against the Sun, the Sparks dropped to a 4-11 record while their opponents improved to an impressive 13-1 in the WNBA standings.