Here's why Dearica Hamby is the perfect Olympic replacement for Cameron Brink
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