She would finish her rookie season with per-game averages of 13.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.5 blocks while shooting 56.1% from the floor. A 67 product of Brazil, Cardoso is the 12th player to transfer away from Syracuse this offseason. "Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program," Staley said in . Cardoso was phenomenal at Syracuse . SU head coach Quentin Hillsman addressed the flurry of transfers for the first time two weeks ago, three days before Cardoso entered the portal. Those are the rules. Syracuse freshman center Kamilla Cardoso is transferring from Syracuse, a source confirmed. She averaged. Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, Staley said. COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina womens basketball head coach Dawn Staley announced that2021 ACC Freshman of the Year and co-Defender of the YearKamilla Cardoso has signed a financial aid agreement to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks. Coming from a traditionally rich grassroots program, her mobility, rebounding prowess and scoring ability at her size is a rarity. She was ranked the No. Faith Blackstone transferred to North Carolina A&T, Khamya McNeal went to Stetson, and Taleah Washington joined Old Dominion. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. becomes the 12th Orange player to enter the transfer portal this offseason -- 10 of which were amongthe 11 players who saw at least 50 minutes last season. Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 center and the highest rated commit in the history of the women's. Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse freshman center Kamilla Cardoso, defensive player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference and its top rookie, has joined 11 teammates and entered the NCAA transfer portal. The 6-7 freshman became the first Syracuse player to win the Freshman of the Year award. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Coming from a traditionally rich grassroots program, her mobility, rebounding prowess and scoring ability at her size is a rarity. Cardoso led the ACC in field goal percentage at 59.5% and blocks per game at 2.8. BREAKING: Kamilla Cardoso who won shares of the #ACCwbb Rookie and Defensive Player of the Year awards is in the transfer portal and leaving Syracuse. Mike McAllister is a go-to source for Syracuse Orange content. (818) 898-3976 (818) 361-4590 AKA: Alias, Nicknames, alternate spellings, married and/or maiden names for Andre Cardoso in Pacoima, CA. From March 2021: Kamilla Cardoso while playing with Syracuse Ben McKeown AP Kamilla Cardoso, one of the nation's top transfers, moved to Columbia on Tuesday. Transfer-out Rate: 9%: Lower 89%: Retention Rate: Higher 94%: Special Learning Opportunity: ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate: Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). A player with massive amounts of talent and potential has entered the transfer portal, and she has the ability to dramatically improve whatever program she goes to next. Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE ALL SYRACUSE NEWSLETTER TO GET THE LATEST ORANGE UPDATES SENT TO YOUR INBOX! 6-foot-7 native of Brazil averaged 13 . Irish move past Wolfpack as Miles still sidelined, Minnesota coach Whalen resigns at alma mater, White out as Pitt hoops coach after 42-99 mark, Sheldon gives Buckeyes lift vs. Michigan in return, LSU-Georgia game delayed by weather, leaky roof, NC State star Johnson to miss ACC tournament, 8 ejected after UK-Florida scuffle at SEC tourney, All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Year Kamilla Cardoso has entered the transfer portal, a source confirmed to The Daily Orange on Thursday. Cardoso shared the award with Georgia Tech's Lorela Cubaj. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Kamilla Cardoso, a decorated freshman center and the The most prominent departee in the mass exodus from Syracuse women's basketball has landed at a national contender. Cardoso turned into a weapon for Syracuse on both ends of the floor and soon became a focal point for teams trying to beat the Orange. With five double-doubles, Cardoso posted 20 double-digit scoring games, including three 20-point outings. Kiara Fisher, Maud Huijbens, and Lauren Fitzmaurice (did not participate in 2020-21 season) have not made public decisions on their landing spots. When she's on the court the FAMS will quickly see why she was named the ACC Freshman of the Year and Co-Defender of the Year.". Dawn Staley recruited Cardoso out of high school. I think a lot of it is schools whove recruited you from the beginning so theyre familiar with some of these schools as well, just like some of the players that were bringing in, probably 90% of them were familiar with them from the previous recruiting process. Cardoso was the ACC Freshman of the Year in her first college season when she played for Syracuse, averaging 13.6 points and eight rebounds. Cardoso is among 10 outgoing transfers who saw at least 50 minutes last season. 15 Zia Cooke and No. Former Syracuse women's basketball center Kamilla Cardoso transfers to South Carolina "Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program," South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said in a statement. Cardoso entered the transfer portal on April 22 after a breakout freshman year with the Orange. Cardoso was 16th in the ACC in scoring, ninth in rebounding and led the league in blocked shots. Reserves Taleah Washington (Old Dominion), Kiara Fisher, Faith Blackstone, Khamya McNeal, Maud Huijbens and Lauren Fitzmauriceround out the list of portal entries. Notice a spelling or grammar error in this article? 19 Destanni Henderson, both guards. Cardoso, who played for Syracuse in 2019-20, will be eligible to play in the 2021-22 season and have as many as four seasons of eligibility remaining. Only freshman guard Priscilla Williams remains from that contributing group. Syracuse women's basketball center Kamilla Cardoso has entered the transfer portal after a decorated freshman year, according to a source. Cardoso declined to elaborate on why she was leaving Syracuse. Cardoso, the highest-ranked recruit in program history (No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. If you got people in the portal, then youre in trouble. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. averaged 13.6 points on a team-high 57.6 percent shooting, adding eight rebounds and a team-high 2.7 blocks per contest. Subscribe to make sure this vital work, creating a pipeline of young, diverse media professionals to write, edit and photograph the great game, continues, and grows. Irish move past Wolfpack as Miles still sidelined, Minnesota coach Whalen resigns at alma mater, White out as Pitt hoops coach after 42-99 mark, Sheldon gives Buckeyes lift vs. Michigan in return, LSU-Georgia game delayed by weather, leaky roof, NC State star Johnson to miss ACC tournament, 8 ejected after UK-Florida scuffle at SEC tourney, All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); follows a large group of players leaving Syracuse this offseason, Engstler the ACC Sixth Player of the Year landed at Louisville. With five double-doubles, Cardoso posted 20 double-digit scoring games, including three 20-point outings. Former Syracuse Orange womens basketball player Kamilla Cardoso has transferred to Southeastern Conference powerhouse South Carolina. When shes on the court the FAMS will quickly see why she was named the ACC Freshman of the Year and Co-Defender of the Year.. Whats happening right now is this portal across the country is becoming this thing where if you have nobody in the portal, then your programs fantastic. It was the first time the ACC had Co-Defensive Players of the Year. The only returning contributor not to submit their name to the transfer portal is freshman guard Priscilla Williams. Three of the returning Gamecocks are on ESPN's top 25 players for next season: No. Were in a good place and were not in a panic mode, Hillsman said, according to Syracuse.com. South Carolina women's basketball has added ACC Freshman of the Year Kamilla Cardoso to the roster as a transfer from Syracuse, coach Dawn Staley announced Friday. Mitch Northam of WUNC first reported the news. A text message from The Associated Press to Orange coach Quentin Hillsman seeking comment was not returned. We're not in that state.". "We're in a good place and we're not in a panic mode," Hillsman said. Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, Staley said in a press release. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. And if you've got people in the portal, your program's in trouble. Cardoso follows a large group of players leaving Syracuse this offseason after the program finished the year with a 15-9 record and a second-round NCAA tournament exit under the direction of Quentin Hillsman, who just wrapped up his 15th season on the job. Only freshman guard Priscilla Williams remains from that contributing group. Four other Orange players also transferred to ACC schools including Kiara Lewis (Clemson), Digna Strautmane (Georgia Tech), Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi (Miami), and Amaya Finklea-Guity (Duke). Emily Engstler, Kiara Lewis, Digna Strautmane, Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi, Amaya Finklea-Guity, Taleah Washington, Lauren Fitzmaurice, Kiara Fisher, Faith Blackstone, Khamya McNeal and Maud Huijbens all decided to enter the transfer portal after Syracuse lost to UConn in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse freshman Kamilla Cardoso, the Atlantic Coast Conference's defensive player and rookie of the year, has entered the transfer portal, she confirmed to. Syracuse University women's basketball center Kamilla Cardoso has entered the NCAA Division I transfer portal, according to multiple reports, becoming the 12th and most significant player to seek a departure from the program. He chalked about half of the losses up to standard attrition while admitting the other half was "shocking." Prior to Syracuse, Cardoso played four seasons at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tenn., after moving to the United States from Montes Claros, Brazil, when she was 15 years old. 5 overall player in the Class of 2020. "Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program," Staley said in a statement. The most prominent departee in the mass exodus from Syracuse women's basketball has landed at a national contender. Andres Onofre Cardoso Andres O Cardoso Andres C Onofro Cardoso A Onofre Onofre Cardoso The home of the Orange is officially the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. Cardoso will be the most difficult to replace, as she is one of the tallest players in the country at 6-7 and has the potential to be a game changing, dominant force. : https://t.co/Ud7A83naCb pic.twitter.com/Fcb2CyfKc6. Staley Adds Transfer Kamilla Cardoso to 2021-22 Roster - University of South Carolina Athletics Thu, Feb 2 / 7:00 pm Sun, Feb 5 / 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 12 / 2:00 pm Buy Tickets Live Stats Live Audio Thu, Feb 16 / 7:00 pm Buy Tickets Live Stats Live Audio Sun, Feb 19 / 4:00 pm Ole Miss Live Stats Live Audio Thu, Feb 23 / 7:00 pm Live Stats Live Audio Teisha Hyman, Priscilla Williams, and Ava Irvin are the only returning players for the Orange next season. Former Syracuse center Kamilla Cardoso is transferring to South Carolina, according to a press release from the Gamecocks' athletic department. She entered the program as the No. Her efforts helped the Orange to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and a fourth-place finish in the ACC. She was the highest-rated recruit in program history. 1 recruiting class of Sania Feagin, Bree Hall, Raven Johnson and Saniya Rivers. Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 Brazil native,becomes the 12th Orange player to enter the transfer portal this offseason -- 10 of which were amongthe 11 players who saw at least 50 minutes last season. We're not in that state.". She is one of 12 players who entered the transfer portal from Syracuse, which fell to UConn in the NCAA tournament's second round. Reserves Taleah Washington (Old Dominion), Kiara Fisher, Faith Blackstone, Khamya McNeal (Stetson), Maud Huijbens and Lauren Fitzmauriceround out the list of portal entries. Shooting 57.6 percent from the field, she ranked second in the league in that category. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The program will add former Southern California guard Shalexxus Aaron, former Howard guard Jayla Thornton, former Arizona State forward Eboni Walker and former Texas Tech guard Naje Murray, along with a top-15 recruiting class of five. When shes on the court the FAMS will quickly see why she was named the ACC Freshman of the Year and Co-Defender of the Year. Coming from a traditionally rich grassroots program, her mobility, rebounding prowess and scoring ability at her size is a rarity. Five landed at other Atlantic Coast Conference schools: Emily Engstler (Louisville), Kiara Lewis (Clemson), Amaya Finklea-Guity (Duke), Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi (Miami) and Digna Strautmane (Georgia Tech). Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Stanford defeats Arizona to win women's NCAA Tournament. He chalked about half of the losses up to standard attrition while admitting the other half was "shocking." UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. Among the dozen individuals to explore other opportunities, six have selected their next school with five major contributors transferring within the ACC. Syracuse women's basketball coach Quentin Hillsman said Tuesday that his team is not in "panic mode," but that may have changed Thursday when freshman phenom Kamilla Cardoso became the 12th Orange player to enter the transfer portal in the last month. Still, with the nucleus of what looked like the future of his program now gone, Hillsman is essentially starting from scratch next season. The 6-foot-7 Cardoso averaged 13.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game and was ACC Co-Defender of the Year and on the league's first team last season. South Carolina ended the season ranked No. The 2021 ACC Rookie of the. Kamilla Cardoso was a preteen and stood 6-foot-5 around the time her game film was sent to Hunt, who marveled at the fact that someone that tall could move so quickly. Syracuse freshman center Kamilla Cardoso is transferring from Syracuse, a source confirmed. a second straight top-15 recruiting class, SU's incoming players are expected to join Williams to form the core of next year's team. SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 23: The University of Connecticut takes on the Syracuse University during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Division I Womens Basketball Tournament held at Alamodome on March 23, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. Her efforts helped the Orange to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and a fourth-place finish in the ACC. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos). Cardoso is the reigning Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Year, Co-ACC Defensive Player of the Year and the highest-ranked recruit in . South Carolina also is bringing in the No. They can choose to go where they want to go. Cardoso led the ACC in blocked shots (65) and blocks per game (2.7) throughout the season and was ranked in the top-15 nationally in field goal percentage (12th), blocked shots per game (13th), and total blocks (14th). Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? a second straight top-15 recruiting class, SU's incoming players are expected to join Williams to form the core of next year's team. Syracuse women's standout Cardoso in portal. Cardoso, who played for Syracuse in 2019-20, will be eligible to play in the 2021-22 season and have as many as four seasons of eligibility remaining. Im really proud of her.. The Gamecocks return all 11 players from the Final Four team while adding the No. 1 center and No. In her collegiate debut, she had 14 points and seven rebounds in just 13 minutes against Stony Brook. We fouled her a little bit too much, and Ive got to give her credit, shes a really, really good free-throw shooter., She also regularly earned praise from her teammates. Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. All are staying in the Atlantic Coast Conference -- at Louisville, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Duke and Miami, in that order. Cardoso joins a 2021-22 roster that returns all 11 Gamecocks from the 2021 NCAA Final Four team while also adding the No. Some Syracuse players have already found new homes in womens college basketball. 247Sports A text message from The Associated Press to Orange coach Quentin Hillsman seeking comment was not returned. Hunt showed the video to. Thanks to the commitment and passion of our supporters, Syracuse Athletics leverages exceptional athletics and academics to transform student-athletes into leaders and champions. She is the the first Syracuse player to earn ACC freshman of the year honors. Cardoso immediately becomes one of if not the best players available in the transfer market. Syracuse's Kamilla Cardoso Named ACC Freshman Of The Year. Welcome to The Next: A basketball newsroom brought to you by The IX. She is the 12th player to leave Syracuse this offseason. Among those departing are: Emily Engstler, a key player who excelled as the first player off the bench and led the team in rebounding; starting guard and leading scorer Kiara Lewis; forward Digna Strautmane, who started every game; Amaya Finklea-Guity and Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi. All Rights Reserved. 5 overall player in the Class of 2020. Women's Power Rankings: Pac-12 teams, Maryland show their teeth, NCAA 1-time transfer rule clears final hurdle, Top 25 women's college basketball players for 2021-22. 1 center and No. univ s t a t s. Search; Area of Study; . Click or tap here to report it. Kamilla Cardoso Becomes 12th Syracuse Women's Basketball Player to Enter Transfer Portal Madeline Coleman Apr 22, 2021 ACC defensive player and rookie of the year Kamilla Cardoso will. All rights reserved (About Us). No better way for @Kamillascsilva to celebrate her birthday than to JOIN OUR GAMECOCK FAMILY!!! Cardoso joins a 2021-22 roster that returns all 11 Gamecocks from the 2021 NCAA Final Four team while also adding the No. 1 signing class of Sania Feagin (Ellenwood, Ga./Forest Park), Bree Hall (Dayton, Ohio/Wayne HS), Raven Johnson (Atlanta, Ga./Westlake HS) and Saniya Rivers (Wilmington, N.C./Ashley HS). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Compare Syracuse University and University of California-Irvine with key academic data including admission, tuition, SAT scores, and more. "Coming from a traditionally rich grassroots program, her mobility, rebounding prowess and scoring ability at her size is a rarity.". In her debut season at Syracuse, Cardosoposted 13.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game to earna spot on the All-ACC First Team in addition to her other awards. 1-ranked freshman class. Kamilla Cardoso, a decorated freshman center and the highest-rated recruit in program history, signed with South Carolina on Friday. Though Syracuse lost 12 players, they have gained 10 newbies through transfers (four) and the incoming freshmen class (six). South Carolina advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament earlier this month before losing to eventual national champion Stanford.