For many fans of the Los Angeles Sparks and followers of Cameron Brink’s life both on and off the court, her journey to finding love has been just as captivating as her basketball career. Brink, who has quickly become one of the most popular players in women’s professional basketball, opened up recently about how her fiancé, Ben Felter, first captured her attention in a way that was unconventional but effective.

Brink’s rise to stardom began long before she stepped on a professional court. She was a standout at Stanford, where she built a reputation as one of the top college players in the country before being selected second overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. As her profile grew, so did fans’ curiosity about her personal life. Many people knew she was in a relationship with Felter, but only recently did she reveal how he first reached out to her.

As reported by Barstool Sports, the approach wasn’t the typical social media direct message that many young people use to reach out to someone they’re attracted to, Felter took a very different path. Instead of sliding into her inbox on Instagram or Twitter, he chose a method that he thought would feel less intrusive and more respectful. He fired off an email with a simple subject line: “Attempting to mingle.”

The Email Captured Brink’s Heart

Brink shared the screenshot of that email publicly so fans could see exactly how he began the conversation. In that message, Felter acknowledged the uncomfortable reality that simply messaging her on social media might make him come off the wrong way.

His subject line was his attempt at charm and an admission that he was trying something a bit outside the norm, in hopes it would stand out to her. In his own words, he said “Wanted to chat you up but I think DMs are a bit creepy.” Then, anticipating that an email might not be all that different, he included his phone number so she could decide whether to continue the conversation. He signed the email with his name: “Ben.”

Cameron Brink shared the message her fiancé, Ben Felter, sent when he first tried to talk to her.

Instead of sending a direct message, he emailed her and said DMs felt creepy before giving her his phone number. The couple later got engaged in 2024 after he proposed in Paris. pic.twitter.com/8296OAEitt

— Complex (@Complex) February 28, 2026

The two have been together for several years, having first met during their undergraduate days at Stanford. She was playing basketball for the Cardinal, and he was a member of the university’s rowing team. Their shared campus experience and mutual admiration helped foster a strong connection long before either became well-known in professional sports.

Over the course of their relationship, Felter has been there for some of Brink’s most important moments. He supported her through the ups and downs of her early WNBA career, including the challenging time she spent rehabbing after a torn ACL that sidelined her for part of her rookie season.

Felter’s presence through those challenging times only solidified their bond. His encouragement helped Brink, who recently expressed her support for Olympian Lindsey Vonn, push through one of the toughest periods of her professional life, and she has often expressed appreciation for his support as she worked her way back onto the court for the upcoming WNBA season.

In September 2024, Felter made the proposal official by asking Brink to marry him in front of the Eiffel Tower during a trip to Paris, France. The moment was as romantic and unforgettable as their first email exchange was original and sincere. Brink shared the news with her fans at the time, captioning photos from the proposal with heartfelt words that showed how much the occasion meant to her.

Their engagement has since become part of Brink’s public story, one that fans enjoy following as she balances a rising WNBA career with her personal life milestones. What began with an email titled “Attempting to mingle” has grown into a partnership built on mutual respect, timing, and a bit of creative courage.