Cameron Brink is delivering outstandingly this season. In just 25 minutes, she scored 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks in an 85-44 rout against San Diego State. Similarly, scoring in double-doubles, she hooped 29 points and 11 rebounds against Duke in an overtime victory, along with 27 points with 16 rebounds against Belmont and 20 points with 17 rebounds against Indiana.
Continuing on her double-double score game in a recent 80-50 win against Arizona State, Cameron received a special surprise as she panned her gaze at the audience.
Cameron Brink feels warm and fuzzy
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Beating Arizona State on their home court, the Cardinals bagged an 80-50 win. Cameron Brink, moreover, received a special boost in the game, with her god-sister and Stephen Curry’s sister Sydel Curry present among the audience. Notably, in her recent Instagram stories, Cameron shared a collage of pictures in which she is snuggling and adoring Sydel’s kids.
Talking about her game, she scored 20 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks. She shot with a field goal percentage of 53.8% including 100% of free throws. In addition, she has been averaging 16.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this season, shooting with a field goal percentage of 55%. With these impressive stats, Brink now ranks at #76 in points, #18 in rebounds, and #45th in field goal percentage.
Notably, the connection between Cameron and Sydel runs deep into their families as Cameron and Stephen’s mothers were roommates at Virginia Tech, and Brink’s father also played with Stephen’s father, Dell Curry. Ever since then, both families have remained close. Sydel Curry-Lee, Stephen, and Seth have always been like Cameron’s big brothers and sisters.
The deep friendship between Sonya and Michelle translated into a family connection making Sonya a vital and significant figure in Cameron’s life. As her godmother, she has provided guidance, advice, and support to Cameron. Let’s learn how this wonderful bond came into existence.
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Getting in the roots
Cameron’s mother Michelle Bain and Stephen’s mother Sonya Curry share a long-standing friendship that dates back to their days in college at Virginia Tech. Besides playing basketball, Michelle and Sonya also shared a room.
Moreover, their future husbands Dell and Greg too played together and lived in the men’s wing of Virginia Tech’s dorm. Over the years, both families have stayed in close ties. The Brinks often travel to stay with Stephen and Ayesha Curry during Stanford home games. Also, Cameron and her boyfriend Ben Felter are frequent dinner guests at Curry’s home.
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The love for sports has evidently strengthened the connection between the two families.