Kamilla Cardoso headed to WNBA after season

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Gamecocks standout Kamilla Cardoso announced on Monday night that she is declaring for the WNBA Draft.

The 6-foot-7 center is in the midst of a Final Four run with her South Carolina teammates, with USC set to take on NC State in the national semifinal this weekend.

Once the Gamecocks’ season ends, Cardoso will begin getting ready for the next level.

“To our FAMs, thank you for believing in me and having my back ever since I became a Gamecock,” Cardoso said within her announcement on social media.

The native of Brazil has averaged 14.1 points and 9.4 rebounds during the 2023-2024 season for the undefeated Gamecocks.

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She notably hit a game-winning three-pointer, the first of her career, to beat Tennessee and capture an SEC Tournament championship.

Cardoso began her career at Syracuse, where she was named ACC Freshman of the Year and conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year prior to her to transfer to South Carolina.

In high school, Cardoso was a McDonald’s All-American and was named to the WBCA All-America team.

Last season at South Carolina, Cardoso earned SEC Sixth Woman of the Year honors.

“To my teammates, who I considered my sisters, this journey will be one that I will remember for the rest of my life,” she said on Monday.

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