Cameron Brink is aiming to make a comeback for her second WNBA season after a torn ACL ended her rookie year in 2024. The injury occurred 15 games into the season against the Connecticut Sun on June 18, leading to surgery a month later on July 17.
In December, Brink signed a multi-year deal with Unrivaled, a new professional women’s league established by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Sabrina Ionescu.
Speculation arose about Brink’s availability for Unrivaled’s inaugural season starting on January 17. On Tuesday, Brink confirmed that she won’t be able to participate due to her injury.
“I’m not able to do a ton,” Brink said. “I’m just really appreciative that I’m able to be here and that my teammates are super accepting of me and cheering me on from the sidelines. I haven’t been able to do a ton, but (am doing) more and more every day.”
The timeline for Brink’s recovery from a torn ACL typically ranges from six to nine months, with Brink currently six months post-surgery.
Although Brink will miss her first season with Unrivaled, she is on track to return for her second WNBA season.
Cameron Brink’s Lunar Owls preparing for season opener
Unrivaled will start its first season on Jan. 17 with the Mist facing Cameron Brink’s Lunar Owls Basketball Club at 7 p.m. EST.
In Brink’s absence, the Lunar Owls will rely on a five-player rotation including Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Allisha Gray, and Shakira Austin. Unrivaled consists of six teams, each with a six-player roster.
Unrivaled follows a 3×3 format similar to Olympic 3×3 basketball but on a full, albeit shortened, court. The league offers additional earning opportunities for women’s basketball stars during the offseason, as many WNBA players compete in overseas leagues.
Unrivaled games will be broadcasted on TNT as part of a multi-year agreement signed in October, with streaming available on MAX.
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