The WNBA 2024 draft is shaping up to be stacked-at least in the first round.
After Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark made herself available for the annual event, Stanford Cardinal star Cameron Brink followed suit.
Brink made the announcement on her X and Instagram accounts, where she emphasized her love for her college team and expressed her excitement for the next chapter she is opening.
She also insisted that her focus remains on Stanford.
"Although I'm excited for that next chapter, we still have unfinished business and so much to accomplish in my final season at Stanford," she wrote.
The 6'4 forward's WNBA draft declaration has the full support of her coach, Tara VanDerveer, who described her as someone who will "go down as one of the best in program history."
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Another prominent person in her life who supported her is NBA superstar Stephen Curry, who happens to be her godbrother.
"Huge huge announcement, huge milestone, huge accomplishment. Prepare yourself for the WNBA draft," the two-time MVP said in a video posted by ESPN.
"But I know you still got some unfinished business in the NCAA tournament, but take a moment to pat yourself on the back for a job well done to get to this point. The best is yet to come. I can't wait to see where your career takes you. WNBA listen. League her!"
Indeed, Brink's job is not done with Stanford. Her team is coming into the NCAA tournament as a No. 1 seed. The team is looking to bounce back from a 74-61 loss to the USC Trojans in the Pac-12 Championships.
Whether the Cardinal wins the NCAA title or not, Brink's college legacy is already cast in stone.
Cameron Brink's stats and achievements
Clark will be the undisputed No. 1 pick in the WNBA 2024 draft. Barring any shocking events, she will be picked by the Indiana Fever.
The Los Angeles Sparks will pick second and many believe it will be Brink whom the Hollywood-based team will select.
Brink achieved almost everything at the collegiate level.
She is a 2021 NCAA champion, first and foremost.
She was named WBCA Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and was cited as a Pac-12 Player of the Year twice (2022 and 2024).
The 22-year-old boasts career averages of 17.8 per game, 12 rpg, 2.9 apg, and 3.5bpg.
She is known for defense, and many WNBA teams can use her defensive prowess.
Sparks and Phoenix Mercury should select Brink
Phoenix Mercury will select third overall in the upcoming draft, and their landing Brink falls on luck.
The Sparks will likely select her as a replacement for Nneka Ogwumike, her fellow Stanford standout.
They will be the luckiest team ever since their need for a rim protector is dire. Brink can come in as a partner for Brittney Griner.
Again, this seems impossible. Phoenix does not have much asset to use to trade for the No. 2 pick.
Still, Brink playing alongside Griner can be beneficial for her quick development.
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