There is no shortage of stars in NCAA women’s basketball this year.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has received the most attention, breaking the NCAA’s all-time scoring record earlier in the year while establishing herself as one of the greatest college basketball players of all time.
LSU has an elite duo of talent in forward Angel Reese and guard Hailey Van Lith. The same goes for UConn, which has guard Paige Bueckers and forward Aaliyah Edwards. You also can’t forget South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso.
However, when it comes to Stanford’s Cameron Brink, the rumors surrounding her have not matched what she brings to the court. The Cardinal standout forward is a two-time Pac-12 Player of the Year, a three-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and is leading a Stanford team looking to win its first national championship since Brink and Co. won in 2021.
Under the direction of head coach Tara VanDerveer, Brink has been able to improve her game under one of the best college basketball coaches out there. It helps that he also received advice throughout his life from arguably the greatest shooter in NBA history: Stephen Curry.
What is the connection between Brink and the Warriors star? The Jugo Mobile explains it.
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Cameron Brink and Stephen Curry’s relationship, explained
It’s not often that a promising basketball player can receive the tutelage of one of the NBA’s greats, but that’s the case for Brink because of his connection with Curry.
Brink is Curry’s divine sister. Dell and Sonya Curry, the Golden State point guard’s parents, are Brink’s godparents. As a result, Curry has been a figure in Brink’s life since she was a child.
Cam Brink and Steph Curry. Family ties ? pic.twitter.com/8eMSvMBSZn
– Overtime (@overtime) April 4, 2021
Dell and Brink’s father, Greg, played at Virginia Tech. Additionally, Sonya and Brink’s mother, Michelle, were roommates at the school.
The Warriors star attended several Brink’s basketball games growing up, and he played a big role in helping her develop once she reached the high school level.
“She was trying to develop her jersey and I spent a little time with her, gave her some advice.” curry said. “My dad did it too. But in terms of your development, if you put in the work and the time, every year you’ll get better. She took advantage of that.
“Watching her in college, I know she’s going to continue to get better, honestly. I don’t really have to tell her much now. She’s kind of on her way, so it’s been awesome to watch.”
A thoughtful greeting from Stephen Curry about his great friend and @StanfordWBB Freshman star Cameron Brink, now making his NCAA tournament debut. pic.twitter.com/9gUhUUHmOz
– Janie McCauley (@JanieMcCAP) March 22, 2021
