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Caitlin Clark was selected first by the Indiana Fever in Monday’s WNBA Draft, as was widely expected. But picks further down the order, starting with pick No. 2, offered greater surprise.
The Los Angeles Sparks selected Cameron Brink with the No. 2 pick. The following selection, the Chicago Sky drafted Kamilla Cardoso.
Here’s a running list of the top picks:
- Caitlin Clark, Iowa — Indiana Fever
- Cameron Brink, Stanford — Los Angeles Sparks
- Kamilla Cardoso, South Carolina — Chicago Sky
Scouting report on Brink
Brink’s star has dimmed in the last month, but not enough to take her out of the second selection. She is still an outstanding defensive player who covers ground well, can stay with guards or bigs, and prevents shots from being taken in addition to contesting them. Her shooting form suggests she’ll be able to play out on the perimeter because her frame is best suited to playing power forward.
Brink should also benefit greatly from sharing the court with better guards, as Stanford’s perimeter play let her down on many occasions. Guards who can apply rim pressure and defend at the point of attack will make her life significantly easier, enabling her to finish as a roller and defend closer to the basket. The major question for Brink is: Can she rein in her foul rate? But perhaps being allowed to play through foul trouble will help her create better habits. — Sabreena Merchant, women’s basketball writer
This story will be updated as selections are made.
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(Photo of Cameron Brink: Sarah Stier / Getty Images)
