Forget DMs, this WNBA star's fiancé went old school with an email to ask her out! While Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink is currently showcasing her impressive skills in the Unrivaled tournament with Breeze BC, averaging a solid 11 points and over 6 rebounds per game, her personal life has also been a source of much excitement. Even though the Sparks didn't make the postseason this year, Brink has had plenty to celebrate, especially her engagement to Ben Felter since September 2024. Felter, who works as a portfolio analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit, and Brink, who is 24 years old, have been together since March 2021. And the way they started? It's a story that bypasses the typical modern dating playbook.
But here's where it gets interesting... Instead of sliding into her DMs, Felter, a former Stanford rower and computer science student, decided to take a more direct, yet surprisingly unconventional, approach. Knowing Brink's massive popularity as a Stanford basketball standout who led her team to two national championship games, he opted for an email. He sent her his phone number, explaining that direct messages felt "a bit creepy." His exact words were: "Hey Cameron, Wanted to chat you up but I think dms are a bit creepy. Not that an email is much better so here's my number."
And this is the part most people miss... The romance blossomed, leading to a proposal in a truly picturesque setting: the rooftop of the Shangri-La Paris, immediately after Brink walked in a Balenciaga show during Paris Fashion Week! The couple is reportedly planning a 2026 wedding at the beautiful Memorial Church on Stanford's campus. This means 2026 is shaping up to be an incredibly significant year for Brink, both personally and professionally.
Professionally, Brink was the 2nd overall pick in the 2024 draft. However, her rookie season was cut short due to an ACL tear. She made a return in the 2025 campaign, playing 19 games without any starts. While her stats from those games – averaging 6.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game across her two seasons – show glimpses of her potential, her performance in the Unrivaled tournament suggests she's on the path to becoming the volume scorer everyone expects.
Now, here's a thought-provoking question for you: In an era dominated by quick digital interactions, do you think Felter's unconventional email approach was a stroke of genius, or just a quirky coincidence? Would you ever consider reaching out to someone you admire with a more formal method like email instead of social media? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
