Hope International University

Senior (2025-26) - Started three games before suffering a season-ending injury...notched 13 points in 15 minutes against Nobel...hit three triples while recording six rebounds, two assists and a steal versus Nobel...posted seven points against Corban and two points against Bushnell...received both GSAC and NAIA Winter Scholar-Athlete accolades. 

Junior (2024-25) - Appeared in 23 games with 22 starts...scored a game-high of 21 points against Nobel. 

Classical Academy HS - Played four years on the varsity squad under Coach Williams. During this time Brinkman accumulated several accolades including 4x 1st Team All League, Player of the Year, D4 All team CIFSDS, CalHi All State top 10, and 4x MVP. During her high school career, Brinkman earned 1,716 career points, 768 rebounds, 227 blocks and 378 assists making her the only player in school history to hold the school record in every category. Brinkman also volunteered in the Kids Ministry at her home church throughout high school. 

The Master's - Played with the Mustangs for one year under Coach Zamroz. 

Palomar College - Played under Coach Marshall for one season. During this time, Brinkman lead her team to a Conference Championship followed by a State Quarter Final appearance in 2023. She was also named PCAC Player of The Week and Second Team All Conference. 

Personal - Born on 11/21/04...parents are Katie Brinkman (Mother) and Benjamin Brinkman (Father)...sibling is Cara Claxton (22)...father played Collegiate Basketball at Shoreline CC, Eastern Oregon and Northwest University...Brinkman decided to attend HIU for the opportunity to play basketball and develop as an athlete while keeping Christ at the center of all she does...favorite Bible verse is Philippians 3:13-14...majoring in Sports Psychology.