Overview
- Brink responded to an Instagram user on June 9 who questioned her rehab pace by affirming she’s “working incredibly hard every day” to return to the court
- She thanked supporters for understanding that ACL recoveries often span around a year and said she’s eager to rejoin her teammates
- A team reporter noted Brink is feeling great and progressing through her recovery without pressure from the organization
- Since her June 2024 surgery the second-overall draft pick has completed her Stanford degree, gotten engaged and launched the podcast Straight to the Cam
- Medical specialists say ACL returns to high-level basketball typically take nine months to a year, setting expectations for Brink’s timeline