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Cameron Brink Rebuffs Rehab Critics as ACL Recovery Nears One-Year Mark

She says she’s working incredibly hard every day in her rehabilitation step by step with full backing from the Sparks organization.

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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