Kamilla Cardoso establishes dominance in WNBA with Chicago Sky

Brazilian center Kamilla Cardoso has emerged as a key player for the Chicago Sky following a standout 2026 WNBA season. Standing 6-foot-7, Cardoso recorded a career-high 30-point performance, marking her evolution from a collegiate standout to a professional force.

Cardoso’s career includes a highly successful tenure at the University of South Carolina under coach Dawn Staley, where she contributed to national championship teams in 2022 and 2024. During the 2024 season, she was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player after South Carolina completed an undefeated 38-0 run. She was subsequently selected third overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

In addition to her professional success in the United States, Cardoso continues to represent Brazil on the international stage, recently participating in FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying.