After Bragging $297,000 in NCAA, Cameron Brink Divulges into “Life Changing” Effects Starting Her WNBA Career

The law in favor of college students earning through NILs was released in June 2021, and has truly changed the world of basketball. Not only has it financially supported the popular and standout players, but it has also brought eyes to the league. Cameron Brink, among the many, was at the center of hype due to her NIL presence. But now that she is moving to the professional world, she reminisces how name, image, and likeness deals have been a turnover for her.

Stanford’s tallest DPOY and Tara VanDerveer’s prodigy were not just stellar on the floor. But off of it, she boasted a tenth rank and an NIL valuation of $297,000. Talking about how it affected her, she shared her thoughts on ‘Podcast P with Paul George’. Brink said, “It’s a lot. But I’m so glad it’s been a thing because now I have a nest to lay eggs. I have wealth that I can put away and invest and be smart about money. It’s been great. It’s been life-changing for sure.” She also explained her experience handling school, basketball, and deals.

Brink told Paul George, “My first one ever was Celsius. Now, I’m with a different energy drink brand. But it’s just like crazy that feels like so long ago, but the biggest help has been my mom and dad. Like they’re momager and dadager. Now with CA. They’re like the best. They have kept me grounded, helped me take a lot off my plate because Stanford’s no joke. You have to balance school, basketball, and then you have to worry about working with the brand.” Cameron Brink has enjoyed some truly amazing deals. Her collection of brands included Urban Outfitters, New Balance, Stanley, RITZ crackers, and Bumble. While the concept of NILs is no longer applicable to her, she is still catching some big fish.

Cameron Brink and her pot of glory

The former Cardinal comes from a well-off family. Her mother and father both have standout positions at Nike. Even in relationships, Brink is connected to the Golden State Warriors‘ golden boy Stephen Curry and his mother is Godmother to the Sparks rookie. Currently, Cameron Brink stands atop a net worth of $2 million. Her salary with the Los Angeles team will bring her $76,535 in her rookie season. This amount is set to increase further every season. Her 4-year contract with the Sparks is worth $338,056.

She has additional income sources in the form of endorsements as well. Recently, Cameron Brink, along with other WNBA stars, made their debut in Kim Kardashian’s Skims photoshoot. Elaborating on that, she said, “My fans know how much I love fashion,” adding, “SKIMS has been an underwear staple in my wardrobe for years.” Kim K also cheered for the No. 22 in her home opener.

Brink even transformed her NIL deal with New Balance into an endorsement. On the floor as well, Cameron Brink is continuing to bring more eyes and wins to her young team. It will be interesting to see if she is able to increase her net worth further as the WNBA season progresses. In the next game, the Sparks will lock horns with the Washington Mystics in hopes of their first-season win. Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments.