6-7 Brazilian Kamilla Cardoso, South Carolina's leading scorer and rebounder, announces WNBA draft entry after season, expected top-5 pick.

6-foot-7 Brazilian senior Kamilla Cardoso, South Carolina's leading scorer and rebounder, announced her decision to enter the WNBA draft after the Gamecocks' season ends. Despite her eligibility to return for a final season, Cardoso, who leads the Gamecocks (36-0) with 14.1 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, is expected to be a top-five pick. Cardoso began her career at Syracuse in 2020-21 and was named Atlantic Coast Conference freshman of the year, transferring to South Carolina for the 2021-22 season and becoming their centerpiece this season. The Gamecocks have reached four consecutive Final Fours and will play against North Carolina State in the national semifinals on Friday night in Cleveland.

April 02, 2024
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