History of Kamilla Cardoso in Timeline

Kamilla Cardoso is a Brazilian professional basketball player currently playing for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA and the Guangdong Vermilion Birds in the WCBA. She played college basketball at Syracuse and South Carolina, winning two national championships with South Carolina in 2022 and 2024. Notably, she was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player in 2024. Cardoso was drafted third overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA draft.

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2021: FIBA Women's AmeriCup Bronze Medal

In 2021, Kamilla Cardoso represented Brazil at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Puerto Rico. She averaged 9.9 points and eight rebounds per game, helping her team win the bronze medal.

2022: South American Basketball Championship Gold Medal and MVP

In 2022, Kamilla Cardoso won a gold medal and earned MVP honors at the South American Basketball Championship in Argentina. She averaged 14.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game in the tournament.

2022: National Championship with South Carolina

In 2022, Kamilla Cardoso won a national championship with South Carolina.

2023: FIBA Women's AmeriCup Gold Medal and MVP

In 2023, Kamilla Cardoso led Brazil to a gold medal at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Mexico, where she was named tournament MVP and averaged 10.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. She recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds in a 69–58 win against the United States in the final.

March 2024: Full Court Press Docuseries Announcement

In March 2024, ESPN+ announced the new original docuseries, Full Court Press, would premiere in May 2024. The docuseries, from Omaha Productions and Words & Pictures, follows Kamilla Cardoso, Caitlin Clark, and Kiki Rice throughout their 2023-24 season and postseason.

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April 2024: NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player

On April 7, 2024, Kamilla Cardoso was named the NCAA basketball tournament's Most Outstanding Player after a dominant performance. She then graduated shortly after the 2024 WNBA draft, having majored in psychology.

2024: 2024 Summer Olympics Qualifying Tournament

In 2024, Kamilla Cardoso rejoined the Brazil national team for the Summer Olympics qualifying tournament in Belém. During the game against Germany, she was fouled out after an altercation, which led to Brazil's elimination. Despite this, she was chosen for the tournament's all-star team, averaging 15.3 points and 11 rebounds.

2024: Signed with Shanghai Swordfish

In 2024, Kamilla Cardoso signed with the Shanghai Swordfish of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA).

2024: WNBA Draft and Debut Season

In 2024, Kamilla Cardoso was drafted 3rd overall by the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. She suffered an early shoulder injury, made her debut on June 1st against the Indiana Fever, and eventually became a starter after an injury to Elizabeth Williams. Her season ended early due to her shoulder injury re-aggravating. Cardoso averaged 9.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks, and was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team.

2024: National Championship and NCAA Tournament MOP

In 2024, Kamilla Cardoso won another national championship with South Carolina and was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (MOP).

2025: Second WNBA Season

During the 2025 season, Kamilla Cardoso played in 40 games, starting 39. She scored a career-high 27 points on June 24th against the Los Angeles Sparks. Afterwards, she missed four games to play for Brazil in the 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup. Overall, she averaged career-highs of 13.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

2025: Signed with Guangdong Vermilion Birds

In 2025, Kamilla Cardoso signed with the Guangdong Vermilion Birds of the WCBA.

2025: FIBA Women's AmeriCup Silver Medal and All-Star Team Selection

In 2025, Kamilla Cardoso was a silver medalist at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup, where she had limited playing time in the final due to fouls. She was chosen for the all-star team, leading the tournament in efficiency, field goal percentage, rebounds, and blocks, and ranking fifth in points per game with 14.9.