Young star’s notable improvement could drastically change WNBA award race

Cameron Brink's early performances in the Unrivaled league were hampered by persistent foul trouble, limiting her playing time. However, she has shown significant improvement in her last four games, drastically reducing her foul count.

In a recent game, Brink committed only two fouls while recording four blocks, with broadcaster Lisa Leslie noting she has been working with Brink on avoiding fouls. This development is seen as a crucial step toward Brink potentially entering the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, a race recently dominated by players like A'ja Wilson.

Brink has a proven track record as an elite shot-blocker, leading her draft class in college and quickly translating that skill to the WNBA before an ACL injury cut her rookie season short. While she averaged high blocks early in her pro career, it came with a high foul rate.

The upcoming fully healthy WNBA season presents Brink's best opportunity to showcase her potential. Her offseason work in Unrivaled is expected to prepare her for a breakout year. If she can maintain her high block rate while controlling her fouls, she is poised to be a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate, an award historically favoring dominant interior defenders.

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