WNBA star Cameron Brink was reduced to tears after finding out she would be going to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Just two months after being selected second overall in the WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks, 22-year-old Brink earned a spot on Team USA’s Olympic 3×3 roster.
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In one movement video shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, Brink was surprised at home by USA Basketball 3×3 director Jay Demings.
“The 3×3 selection committee has met, and on behalf of the committee and the USA Basketball board of directors, we are going to offer you a spot on the 3×3 Olympic team,” he said, immediately making Brink cry.
“Thank you,” she replied, quickly exclaiming, “Oh my God!” as Demings showed Brink her Team USA shirt, making her cry once again.
“It feels absolutely surreal, I didn’t expect it at all,” Brink said later.
“But I worked really hard for this. I love the coaches, the committee, everything. So I’m very grateful.”
Brink later noted that becoming an Olympian was something she had dreamed of “my whole life”, saying the idea of winning a gold medal was “insane”.
She will line up alongside Cierra Burdick, Rhyne Howard of the Atlanta Dream and Hailey Van Lith of TCU.
They will be led by coach and Hall of Famer Jennifer Rizzotti and assistant Tammi Reiss – Rhode Island’s current head coach.
“I say this all the time, but there is no greater privilege than representing the USA at the Olympics,” Rizzotti said in a statement, as per ESPN.
“We understand the challenge that lies ahead as we face tremendous talent and experienced 3×3 teams.
“I am confident this lineup gives us what we need to compete for another gold medal with experience, versatility and a commitment to USA Basketball excellence.
“I can’t wait to get started.”
Tokyo 2020 marked the first time that 3×3 basketball, played on half courts with just one hoop, was included in the Olympics.
Players can score two points behind what is normally the three-point line and one point inside.
Along with the smaller courts, 3×3 basketball also has a 10-minute game clock and a 12-second shot clock.
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Teams win by reaching 21 points or leading when 10 minutes are up.
In 2020, Stefanie Dolson, Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum and Allisha Gray won gold, with the Russian Olympic Committee in second place and China in third.
Fast forward to 2023, Rizzotti led Brink, Burdick, Van Lith and Linnae Harper to the gold medal at the World Championships.
Once in Paris, Team USA will face France, China, Spain, Azerbaijan, Australia, Germany and Canada.
The games will be played at Place de la Concorde, in the heart of Paris.
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