Sparks forward Dearica Hamby will replace teammate Cameron Brink on the U.S. Olympic 3x3 basketball team after Brink tore the ACL in her left knee last week.
Dearica Hamby was named to the U.S. Olympic 3x3 basketball team, the Sparks announced Monday. Hamby will replace teammate Cameron Brink who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee during the Sparks’ loss to the Connecticut Sun last week. Hamby, who will join Cierra Burdick, Rhyne Howard and Hailey Van Lith on the 3x3 roster, has previous USA Basketball 3x3 experience.
Hamby is having a standout season with the Sparks and recently signed a contract extension through the 2025 season. She currently leads the WNBA in double-doubles , ranks second in defensive rebounds per game and third in rebounds per game . Through 17 contests, Hamby averages 17.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals. Earlier this season, Hamby was named the Western Conference Player of the Week after taking down Las Vegas, her former team.
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