History of Kamilla Cardoso in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 13, 2026

Kamilla Cardoso is a standout professional basketball player originally from Brazil. She gained significant prominence during her collegiate career at the University of South Carolina, where she was a pivotal force under coach Dawn Staley. Cardoso played a crucial role in leading the Gamecocks to an undefeated national championship season in 2024, earning Most Outstanding Player honors in the NCAA Tournament. Standing at 6'7", she is recognized for her dominant presence in the paint, exceptional rebounding ability, and defensive rim protection. Following her collegiate success, she was selected third overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky. Cardoso is widely regarded as one of the most impactful international prospects to enter the WNBA in recent years, representing a new generation of elite post players.

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April 2001: Birth of Kamilla Cardoso

On April 30, 2001, Kamilla Soares Cardoso was born, marking the beginning of the life of the future professional basketball player.

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2021: FIBA Women's AmeriCup Participation

During the 2021 FIBA Women's AmeriCup held in Puerto Rico, Kamilla Cardoso represented Brazil, achieving an average of 9.9 points and eight rebounds per game to lead her team to a bronze medal victory.

2022: Gold Medal and MVP Honors at 2022 South American Basketball Championship

In 2022, Kamilla Cardoso led her team to victory by winning a gold medal at the South American Basketball Championship held in Argentina. During this 2022 tournament, she demonstrated exceptional performance by averaging 14.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game, ultimately earning the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors.

2022: First National Championship Win

In 2022, Kamilla Cardoso secured her first national championship victory while playing college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

2023: FIBA Women's AmeriCup Gold Medal and MVP

In 2023, Kamilla Cardoso led the Brazilian national team to victory at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup held in Mexico. During the tournament, she averaged 10.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, ultimately securing a 69–58 victory against the United States in the final where she recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds. Her performance earned her the tournament MVP award.

2023: Filming of 2023-24 Season

Throughout the 2023-24 basketball season and postseason, Kamilla Cardoso, along with Caitlin Clark and Kiki Rice, participated in the filming of the documentary series Full Court Press.

March 2024: Announcement of Full Court Press Docuseries

In March 2024, ESPN+ officially announced that a new original docuseries titled Full Court Press, produced by Omaha Productions and Words & Pictures, was scheduled to premiere in May 2024.

April 2024: NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player and College Graduation

In April 2024, Kamilla Cardoso earned the title of NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player after a stellar performance in the 2024 national championship game, where she recorded 15 points and 17 rebounds. Shortly thereafter in April 2024, she also celebrated her graduation with a degree in psychology following the 2024 WNBA draft.

May 2024: Premiere of Full Court Press

The docuseries Full Court Press, which provides an inside look at the lives of Kamilla Cardoso, Caitlin Clark, and Kiki Rice, was set to premiere on the ESPN+ platform in May 2024.

2024: Olympic Qualifying Tournament and All-Star Selection

During the 2024 Olympic qualifying tournament held in Belém, Brazil, Kamilla Cardoso played for the national team. In a pivotal match against Germany, Cardoso was fouled out following an altercation with Satou Sabally, which resulted in free throws that secured a German victory and eliminated Brazil from Olympic contention. Despite this setback, Cardoso's performance, which included averages of 15.3 points and 11 rebounds per game throughout the 2024 tournament, earned her a selection to the event's all-star team.

2024: 2024 WNBA Rookie Season Overview

During the 2024 season, Kamilla Cardoso was selected 3rd overall in the WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky. Throughout her rookie year in 2024, she navigated a shoulder injury, made her professional debut, stepped into a starting role following a teammate's injury, and concluded the season with impressive averages of 9.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, ultimately earning a spot on the WNBA All-Rookie Team.

2024: Signing with Shanghai Swordfish

In 2024, Kamilla Cardoso officially signed with the Shanghai Swordfish to compete in the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) for the 2024–25 season.

2024: NCAA Success and WNBA Draft Selection

Throughout 2024, Cardoso won her second national championship with South Carolina, earned the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player award, and was selected third overall in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky.

2025: Completion of the 2025 Regular Season

By the end of the 2025 regular season, Kamilla Cardoso had accumulated a specific set of professional basketball statistics that serve as the current historical record for her career as of 2025.

2025: Kamilla Cardoso's 2025 WNBA Season Performance

During the 2025 season, Kamilla Cardoso played in 40 games and started 39 of them. Throughout this season, she achieved career-high averages of 13.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

2025: International Player of the Year Award

During the 2025 season, Kamilla Cardoso was honored with the International Player of the Year award in recognition of her outstanding performance.

2025: 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup Performance

In 2025, Kamilla Cardoso earned a silver medal at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup. Despite being limited to 18 minutes in the final against the United States due to foul trouble, she was named to the tournament's all-star team for leading in efficiency, field goal percentage, rebounds, and blocks, while finishing fifth in scoring with an average of 14.9 points per game.

2025: Signing with Guangdong Vermilion Birds

In 2025, professional basketball player Kamilla Cardoso officially signed a contract to play for the Guangdong Vermilion Birds in the WCBA for the 2025–26 season.