Coming with dreams and desire to perform on the big stage, Cameron Brink’s rookie year didn’t unfold the way she would have wanted. Just a month into her debut, Brink sustained an injury, and shortly after it was announced she is ruled out of the season. Nevertheless, in such a tough moment, what Brink must have needed was a company to cheer her up, and fortunately, she had it in her boyfriend, Ben Felter.

While Brink and Felter were each other’s constant support system for three years, their relationship has now taken an exciting leap forward when Felter surprised Brink with a romantic proposal in the City of Love—Paris! And where better than in front of the Eiffel Tower, sparkling with lights under the night sky. Now that Brink is officially engaged, here’s the man who stole her heart.

Ben Felter: Balancing Athleticism and Academia

As Ben Felter has been in a relationship with Los Angeles Sparks rookie for more than three years, he shares a special connection with Brink through their alma mater, Stanford University. While Felter may not be a basketball player, he’s certainly got an athletic background of his own. Hailing from Palo Alto, California, Felter joined the Stanford rowing team in October 2019.

By his junior year, Ben Felter had already built a solid reputation as a starboard rower, holding down the No. 5 seat on Stanford’s second Varsity Eight at the IRA Championships. But his achievements didn’t stop there. He later earned the distinction of being a two-time IRCA scholar-athlete and maintained a spot on the honor roll throughout his college career.

Rowing was just one of Felter’s passions during his time at Stanford. Academically, he pursued a degree in computer science, which opened doors to numerous internships, according to his LinkedIn profile. The summer before his junior year, he worked as a software engineer at Kaladin, a cryptocurrency startup. By August 2022, Felter took on a new role at the Defense Innovation Unit, part of the U.S. Department of Defense, where he now works part-time as a portfolio analyst.

According to his professional profiles, Ben Felter has already taken the next academic step by starting his Master’s degree at Stanford University, continuing his journey at the same prestigious institution. While his professional life is impressive, Felter also has a close-knit support system, including his fiancée, Brink, and his small family cheering him on.

Family Ties: The Supportive Network behind Ben Felter

Ben Felter’s mother, Lynne Bergeron Felter, is quite the entrepreneur. She founded Across The Line Products, a company known for its humorous designs on various items.  As for his father, details about his career aren’t publicly available at the moment.

When it comes to siblings, Felter has a strong bond with his brothers that’s well-documented. Growing up alongside his two brothers, Max and Darby, Felter often shares glimpses of their adventures on Instagram. One memorable story he posted in January 2015 featured his brothers hanging him up on a tree, with a promise to return shortly—only to come back half an hour later!

Max and Darby are proud West Point Academy graduates, just like Ben, and they all share a deep love for the great outdoors. Their adventures together include everything from relaxing on the beach and tackling challenging hikes in the California mountains to thrilling surfing sessions. In June 2023, the three brothers embarked on an unforgettable trip to Europe, which featured a stop in the stunning city of Paris—where Ben would propose to his girlfriend.

A Love Story: From College Sweethearts to an enchanting Paris Proposal

“My boyfriend has turned me into a huge art lover,” revealed Brink to People. The couple began their journey together on March 10, 2021, after crossing paths as student-athletes at Stanford University. In July 2021, Brink even took to Instagram to share a sweet photo of them, playfully captioning it, “me & you ?.”

Since that initial Instagram post in July, fans have enjoyed numerous glimpses of the couple spending quality time together. Earlier this year, they celebrated their three-year anniversary, sharing their joy on social media. In March, Felter posted a heartfelt tribute on his Instagram, featuring pictures of the two of them and captioning it, “Three years together, a day to celebrate the soul that makes me whole.”

During her offseason, as she recovered from her injury, Brink took a moment to celebrate her partner on National Soulmate Day. She shared a sweet photo of the couple embracing under the warm sun by the pool, capturing the joy of their bond. But little did Brink know, something truly unexpected was just around the corner a month later.

As reported by People, the 22 year old forward was completely taken by surprise when her boyfriend, Ben Felter, got down on one knee during her trip to Paris for fashion week. “Yes in every lifetime 🤍♾️,” Brink wrote on Instagram, sharing stunning photos of the proposal in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower. The magical moment unfolded at the Shangri-La Paris Hotel, right after Brink attended the Balenciaga show—she had no idea her longtime boyfriend was even in the city!

A celebratory leap for the beautiful couple.