History of Kamilla Cardoso in Timeline

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Kamilla Cardoso

Kamilla Soares Cardoso is a Brazilian professional basketball player currently with the Chicago Sky of the WNBA. She gained prominence playing college basketball for Syracuse and South Carolina, securing national championships with the latter in 2022 and 2024. In 2024, she was recognized as the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. Cardoso was drafted third overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA draft, marking the beginning of her professional career.


April 2024: NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player

On April 7, 2024, Kamilla Cardoso was named the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player after a dominant performance in her team's national championship win.

May 2024: Full Court Press Docuseries Premiere

In May 2024, ESPN+ premiered their new original docuseries, "Full Court Press", which followed Kamilla Cardoso, Caitlin Clark, and Kiki Rice throughout their 2023-24 season and postseason.

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2024: Summer Olympics Qualifying Tournament

In 2024, Kamilla Cardoso rejoined the Brazil national team for a qualifying tournament in Belém, seeking a spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics. During the game against Germany, she was fouled out after an altercation, and was chosen for the tournament's all-star team.

2024: Signing with the Shanghai Swordfish

In 2024, Kamilla Cardoso signed with the Shanghai Swordfish of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association for the 2024–2025 season.

2024: WNBA Draft and Rookie Season

In 2024, Kamilla Cardoso was drafted 3rd overall in the WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky. She suffered a shoulder injury, made her debut on June 1, and eventually became a starter after an injury to Elizabeth Williams. Her season ended prematurely due to re-aggravating her shoulder injury, and she was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team.

2024: National Championships and WNBA Draft

In 2024, Kamilla Cardoso won a national championship with South Carolina and was named NCAA Tournament MOP. Cardoso was also selected third overall in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky.

2024: Stats current through end of 2024 regular season

The stats are current through the end of the 2024 regular season.

2025: Joining Brazil for FIBA AmeriCup

In 2025, It was announced that Kamilla Cardoso would be leaving the Sky temporarily to join Brazil for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup.

2025: International Player of the Year Award

In 2025, Kamilla Cardoso was awarded the International Player of the Year for the 2025 season.

2025: FIBA Women's AmeriCup Silver Medal

In 2025, Kamilla Cardoso won a silver medal at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup. She was chosen to the all-star team.