Caitlin Clark Tears Up, Prays for Cameron Brink as WNBA Star Suffers Brutal Injury and is Carried Off Court to Fans’ Despair
In a heart-wrenching scene that left fans and players alike in shock, WNBA star Cameron Brink suffered a brutal injury during a highly anticipated game, leading to her being carried off the court. The incident took place amidst an atmosphere of heightened excitement and intense competition, but quickly turned into one of despair and concern for the beloved athlete.
Clark said. “Cameron is not just an incredible athlete, but a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with her for a swift recovery.”
Fans took to social media to express their support for Brink, flooding her profiles with messages of encouragement and hope. The hashtag #PrayForCameron quickly began trending, highlighting the widespread impact of the incident.
VIDEO: WNBA Rookie Superstar Cameron Brink Goes Down With Brutal Non-Contact Injury, Gets Carried Off Court As Fans Pray For Her Well-Being
Cameron Brink (Photo via @SportsCenter/Twitter)
Cameron Brink emerged as one of the most promising rookies in the 2024 WNBA draft class, and just as things were getting so good for her, she suffered a setback on the court.
During Tuesday’s contest against the Connecticut Sun at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Brink had to be carried off the court after suffering an apparent knee injury that looked to be non-contact.
The extent of the injury wasn’t initially clear, but Brink could be seen emotional on the ground as her teammates tended to her.
She was able to hop over to the sidelines but would soon start to collapse as she needed help to the locker room.
Cameron Brink was carried to the locker room after this play. pic.twitter.com/5TptEkw65a
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 18, 2024
Fans prayed for her to be okay:
Oof that didn’t look good. She’s freaking tough though
— Aryeh (@AryehRE) June 18, 2024
That knee is done done 😬
— Majick (@Majick666) June 18, 2024
Everyone please pray for her. https://t.co/Gbv7g1uFSG
— BullsKickAss (@Bullskickass) June 18, 2024
Looking closely at that replay from Cameron Brink…..I hope & pray it’s not an ACL
— A M B E Z Y (@bezy_bby) June 18, 2024
Pray for Cameron brink 🙏 https://t.co/j1JE6lk9yF
— ZeusThaPlug’s Picks💰🏀 (@PlugThaZeus) June 18, 2024
The injury went down in the first quarter as Cameron Brink fell down to the court as she made a move to the basket while being defended by Sun forward Brionna Jones.
Brink awkwardly planted her leg and immediately went down as she grabbed her left knee and screamed in pain.
Cameron Brink Has Quickly Become One of The More Popular Players In The League
Back in April, Cameron Brink joined the Sparks as the No. 2 pick in the WNBA Draft. She was not as well known as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, but her looks and various sexy outfits helped her climb the popularity ladder.
Through 14 games played in her rookie campaign, Brink is averaging 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.4 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 39.8% from the floor and 32.3% from 3-point distance, per ESPN.com.
