5 things you don't know about WNBA rookie Cameron Brink, according to Cameron Brink

Cameron Brink is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable faces of the WNBA. But, behind the impeccable fashion and signature blocked shots is an incredibly authentic person who fans need to know more about.

The former Stanford Cardinal and Naismith Defensive Player of the Year is riding the ups and downs of her rookie season but has already made an impact with her incredible knack for the ball. Brink is already among the top-20 in rebounds this year and, as of publishing this, ranked second in blocked shots. None of that immediate success is shocking because Brink won a national championship with legendary coach Tara VanDerveer in 2021 and also has three FIBA gold medals to her name. Success is in her blood.

As she dives deeper into her professional career, Cameron is focusing on maintaining her game and her health to keep her playing at elite levels. She recently partnered with Mattress Firm and is a founding member of “Team Sleep Well,” an initiative that underscores the crucial role of sleep on physical health. Brink and other talents are committed to spotlighting rest and recovery’s critical role in achieving athletic greatness.

“I think this really just aligns with my needs and what I believe in because I literally just came from a whole college season …Then, I went straight from that to the WNBA draft. Then, I went from the draft to USA basketball with the 3-on-3 and then training camp,” Brink told For The Win.

“I say all of that because this is probably the hardest kind of few months I’ve ever had to go through, and the best thing that’s really kind of kept me together is my recovery and my sleep.”

Ahead of the midway point of the WNBA season and the 2024 Paris Olympics, Brink spoke with For The Win about her amazing TikTok strategy, top-tier fashion for every WNBA game and the pun-heavy (and hysterical) name her growing fanbase should be called. Here are five things we learned about her in our conversation.

This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.