Born on 30 April 2001, Kamilla Cardoso plays as a center for the Chicago Sky. She has developed into one of the prominent figures in the WNBA.
The 23-year-old towering center from Brazil played high school basketball at the Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she averaged 24.1 points, 15.8 rebounds, and an incredible 9.2 blocks per game. Due to her height of 6 ft 7 in, she always plays near the basket. She served as the center for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 2021 to 2024 and won a championship in her sophomore year. Cardoso represented Brazil in the 2022 South American Championship and the 2023 FIBA AmeriCup and won gold in both of them. She was named MVP at the FIBA AmeriCup.
Currently, Cardoso plays as a starting center for Chicago Sky where she is becoming a star. Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese's frontcourt duo is a sight to behold as both of them will be the future of the Sky.
Kamilla Cardoso Hometown
Kamilla Cardoso hometown is Montes Carlos, Brazil. She moved to Tennessee, USA at the age of 15 to pursue her basketball career on American soil.
Kamilla Cardoso Parents
Kamilla Cardoso was raised in Montes Carlos, Brazil by her mother Janete Soares. She lived with her elder sister Jessica Silva and the duo haven’t seen Cardoso play in real life since she left Brazil in 2015 to pursue her dream in the United States.
Kamilla Cardoso Physical Attributes
Kamilla Cardoso, aged 23, stands at 6 feet 7 inches tall, which gives her a major advantage on the basketball court. Her staggering frame makes her the tallest player in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The 2024 SEC Defensive Player of the Year has effectively used her wingspan to guard the offensive players from the opposing teams.
Kamilla Cardoso High School
Cardoso started her high school basketball career at the Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Tennessee where she was rated a five-year recruit and the No. 5 overall player in her class by ESPN. In her sophomore year, she averaged 19.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and two assists per game. Cardoso was one of the most sought-after recruits and played four seasons of high school basketball before committing to Syracuse University.
FAQ's On Kamilla Cardoso from
A. Kamilla Cardoso averages 9.6 points per game in her WNBA career, as of September 2024.
A. Kamilla Cardoso attended the Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
A. Kamilla Cardoso is listed at a towering height of 6ft 7in (2.01m).
A. Kamilla Cardoso serves as the center for the Chicago Sky.
A. Kamilla Cardoso wears the #10 jersey for the Chicago Sky.
A. Kamilla Cardoso's hometown is Montes Carlos, Brazil.
