Cameron Brink‘s teammate, Dearica Hamby, will replace her in the Paris Olympics, and it’s absolutely perfect.
Earlier this month, when Cameron Brink suffered a season-ending injury, speculation began about who could replace her in Paris. Truthfully, the list was limited because of FIBA’s regulations for 3×3 basketball.
But, as fate would have it, Dearica Hamby, Cameron Brink’s teammate, actually qualifies for Olympic consideration and has the 3×3 experience to back it up. Honestly, it’s all so perfect because not only did Dearica show tremendous support for Cam after her season ended, but she’ll get a chance to continue that support at the Olympics in Cam’s slot.
Let's get more gold @dearicamarie
Dearica Hamby has been named to the 2024 #3x3WNT for the Olympic Games in Paris! pic.twitter.com/yTUTsTlMT8
— USA Basketball 3×3 (@usab3x3) June 24, 2024
Going for gold!
Congrats to @dearicamarie on being named to the @usab3x3 Women's National Team! https://t.co/LtFa253mFU pic.twitter.com/XWRLXtdVrC
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) June 24, 2024
Hoops fans, including Magic Johnson and Sparks head coach Curt Miller and, loved the selection. Here’s what they said:
On behalf of the @LASparks ownership group and all Sparks fans, congratulations to Dearica for being names to the USA 3×3 Women's Basketball team for the Paris Olympics! https://t.co/ga8P8SfUoh
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 24, 2024
Congratulations to @dearicamarie … incredible human that will represent USA with class! Go D!! https://t.co/0ZOiJ6SLuE
— Curt Miller (@CurtMillerWBB) June 24, 2024
Great addition!!! Hamby being rewarded for how well she’s performing. And how prophetic she gets to honor her teammate & friend by playing on her behalf. https://t.co/4bzJSaVDib
— Shimmy Miller (@shimmy33) June 24, 2024
Oh she’s gonna COOK forsure https://t.co/qxW0ZWTkU0
— Puffington. (@hanifipuffs06) June 24, 2024
Well deserved, a double double machine, couldn’t ask for a better replacement https://t.co/5NoG5O3p7z
— SGT. Fever’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (@RevengeOfTheCLE) June 24, 2024
when she said she got cam every step of the way, she meant that!!! absolutely love this for her and team usa! @dearicamarie get it!! https://t.co/vKZXnjHRZa
— vanessa (@himynameisvee) June 24, 2024
