Cardoso shared the award with Georgia Tech's Lorela Cubaj. 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. 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. Cardoso entered the transfer portal on April 22. 1 recruiting class of Sania Feagin, Bree Hall, Raven Johnson and Saniya Rivers. He added that some of the players who chose to leave were a surprise while others weren't. Cardoso entered the transfer portal on April 22 after a breakout freshman year with the Orange. Sign up for our free Syracuse basketball newsletter. Those are the rules. Kamilla Cardoso who won shares of the ACC's Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards this past season is leaving Syracuse. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. 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. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. Cardoso, the highest-ranked recruit in program history (No. Facilities. Former Syracuse women's basketball center Kamilla Cardoso transfers to South Carolina 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 Overall we forced her into 3 of 9 shooting. Cardoso confirmed her decision to Syracuse.com on Thursday but did not give a reason. Were in a good place and were not in a panic mode, Hillsman said, according to Syracuse.com. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. 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. Ranked as the fifth-best prospect by ESPN in 2020, she has all four years of eligibility remaining due to the NCAAs COVID-era ruling that applied to all athletes this past season. Cardoso signed a financial aid agreement to join the Gamecocks, according to a release. Were not in that state.. 6-foot-7 native of Brazil averaged. Hunt showed the video to. Finklea-Guity will transfer to Duke, and Djaldi-Tabdi will head to Miami, marking four players transferring to other ACC schools. 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.. Syracuse women's basketball center Kamilla Cardoso has entered the transfer portal after a decorated freshman year, according to a source. She is one of 12 players who entered the transfer portal from Syracuse, which fell to UConn in the NCAA tournament's second round. Faith Blackstone transferred to North Carolina A&T, Khamya McNeal went to Stetson, and Taleah Washington joined Old Dominion. She entered the program as the No. Quickly, Cardoso established herself as one of the ACCs top post players and one of the best freshmen in the country. One of 12 Orange players to enter the transfer portal this offseason, Cardoso will join a Gamecocks program that was a missed tip-in away from playing for a national championship last month. 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). USChas won six of the last seven Southeastern Conference Tournaments, reached the Elite Eight four times during that span and finished off one of its three Final Four appearances in 2017. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Shooting 57.6 percent from the field, she ranked second in the league in that category. Cardoso and Emily Engstler were the biggest losses, with Engstler heading to ACC-foe Louisville. 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). Her efforts helped the Orange to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and a fourth-place finish in the ACC. No better way for @Kamillascsilva to celebrate her birthday than to JOIN OUR GAMECOCK FAMILY!!! Earlier this week, Hillsman held media availability via Zoom and fielded questions from reporters about the players leaving his program. Andres Onofre Cardoso Andres O Cardoso Andres C Onofro Cardoso A Onofre Onofre Cardoso With five double-doubles, Cardoso posted 20 double-digit scoring games, including three 20-point outings. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina womens basketball head coach Dawn Staley announced that 2021 ACC Freshman of the Year and co-Defender of the Year Kamilla Cardoso has signed a financial aid agreement to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks. 24/7/365 womens basketball coverage, written, edited, and photographed by our young, diverse staff, dedicated to breaking news, analysis, historical deep dives, and projections about the game we love. Former Syracuse Orange women's basketball player Kamilla Cardoso has transferred to Southeastern Conference powerhouse South Carolina. Her decision comes three days after SU head coach Quentin Hillsman addressed the mass exodus for the first time. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. 2 Aliyah Boston, a forward, and No. She was ranked the No. Compare Syracuse University and University of California-Irvine with key academic data including admission, tuition, SAT scores, and more. 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. Contact Mike Curtis anytime: Email | Twitter, Former Syracuse womens basketball guard Isis Young earns first pro contract in Germany, No more jokes: Syracuse AD John Wildhack says the Carrier Dome now has air conditioning, Brittney Sykes: New college transfer rules are trippy, but Syracuses Coach Q has it under control, Diana Taurasi on Tiana Mangakahias first day of Phoenix Mercury training camp: Shes just a little baller, Analysis of Syracuse womens basketball roster after month of comings and goings, Face masks | Gear and apparel | Stream games on fuboTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV. 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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. 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. Cardoso was phenomenal at Syracuse . Now the Orange will have to adjust to life without its stat center. They can choose to go where they want to go. 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. Hesaid that he didn't know of any overarching reason why so many of SU's players opted to seek other options. 46 Syracuse women's basketball center Kamilla Cardoso has entered the transfer portal after a decorated freshman year, according to a source. Please include the article's headline. "I think what's happening right now is this portal, across the country, is becoming this thing where if you have nobody in the portal, then you're program's fantastic. Cardoso confirmed her decision to Syracuse.com on Thursday but did not give a reason. She has four years of eligibility remaining. Hillsman is bringing in a top 15 recruiting class this offseason and a few of his own transfers, including Shalexxus Aaron (USC), Naje Murray (Texas Tech), Eboni Walker (Arizona State) and Jayla Thornton (Howard). univ s t a t s. Search; Area of Study; . Cardoso joins a roster that returns all 11 players from the 2020-21 roster, while also adding the No. Cardoso is the 12th player to leave the program through the portal this offseason, while the Orange has added four transfers as well. In her collegiate debut, she had 14 points and seven rebounds in just 13 minutes against Stony Brook. Alonga second straight top-15 recruiting class, SU's incoming players are expected to join Williams to form the core of next year's team. Women's Power Rankings: Pac-12 teams, Maryland show their teeth, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 center and the highest rated commit in the history of the women's. 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. And he mentioned a variety of reasons for individuals entering the portal over the 25-minute presser, including playersnot wanting to meet the standards he's set as well as seniors pursuing different academicor geographic opportunities. 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. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. I view it as a compliment.. Welcome to The Next: A basketball newsroom brought to you by The IX. The Next Hoops' Mitchell Northam first reported the news. 1 recruiting class in the country. She was expected to be the focal point of the offense next season as Syracuse has looked to fill the roster with shooters to open up space for her inside. South Carolina also is bringing in the No. 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.. SU head coach Quentin Hillsman addressed the flurry of transfers for the first time two weeks ago, three days before Cardoso entered the portal. Still, with the nucleus of what looked like the future of his program now gone, Hillsman is essentially starting from scratch next season. Her dominant defensive performance earned her the ACCs defensive player of the year award, along with the honor as the conferences Rookie of the Year. 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. Transfer-out Rate: 9%: Lower 89%: Retention Rate: Higher 94%: Special Learning Opportunity: ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate: Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Cardoso is among 10 outgoing transfers who saw at least 50 minutes last season. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Kiara Fisher, Maud Huijbens, and Lauren Fitzmaurice (did not participate in 2020-21 season) have not made public decisions on their landing spots. Cardoso joins a 2021-22 roster that returns all 11 Gamecocks from the 2021 NCAA Final Four team while also adding the No. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu. 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.. 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. Shooting 57.6 percent from the field, she ranked second in the league in that category. Even with the mass exodus from the program, Syracuse has secured four players through the transfer portalformer USC guard Shalexxus Aaron, former Howard guard Jayla Thornton, former Arizona State forward Eboni Walker and former Texas Tech guard Naje Murray. Hesaid that he didn't know of any overarching reason why so many players opted to seek other options. Alonga second straight top-15 recruiting class, SU's incoming players are expected to join Williams to form the core of next year's team. Three of the returning Gamecocks are on ESPN's top 25 players for next season: No. Cardoso finished second on Syracuse at 14.3 points per game, second on the team in rebounding at 8.5 boards per game and won three straight ACC Freshman of the Week awards in January. "We're in a good place and we're not in a panic mode," Hillsman said. 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. She took those (bad) days and she put them behind her. Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, Staley said. She is the 12th player to leave Syracuse this offseason. 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. sharpshooters Shallexus Aaron (USC) and Naje Murray (Texas Tech), MEAC Player of the Year Jayla Thornton (Howard) and Arizona State forward Eboni Walker. Coming from a traditionally rich grassroots program, her mobility, rebounding prowess and scoring ability at her size is a rarity. "Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program," Staley said in . Cardoso immediately becomes one of if not the best players available in the transfer market. 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. "Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program," South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said in a statement. Coming from a traditionally rich grassroots program, her mobility, rebounding prowess and scoring ability at her size is a rarity. With five double-doubles, Cardoso posted 20 double-digit scoring games, including three 20-point outings. . 5 player in the class of 2020, making her the highest-ranked recruit in school history. We're not in that state.". "Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program," Staley said in a statement. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Kamilla Cardoso, a center from Brazil, spent one season at Syracuse, where she was named All-ACC, ACC Rookie of the Year and the conference's co-Defensive Player of the Year. 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. Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley. 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She is the the first Syracuse player to earn ACC freshman of the year honors. 1-ranked freshman class. Cardoso was one of 12 Syracuse players to enter the transfer portal this offseason. 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 . 15 Zia Cooke and No. Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, Staley said. In 24 games with Syracuse last season, Cardoso averaged 13.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per contest. Currently, Priscilla Williams is the lone starter remaining from last season. 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. Syracuse freshman center Kamilla Cardoso is transferring from Syracuse, a source confirmed. Not a lot of 18-year-old basketball players who are freshmen in the ACC can do that. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Emily Engstler said of her after an ACC tournament quarterfinal win over Florida State: I think Kamilla is a wonderful basketball player and shes very young, and she has a lot to learn We put her at a higher standard, because shes a really good basketball player. Only freshman guard Priscilla Williams remains from that contributing group. Some Syracuse players have already found new homes in womens college basketball. 1 center and No. Syracuse women's basketball coach Quentin Hillsman held a press conference on Tuesday, prior to Cardoso entering the portal, to address the state of the program. She was the highest-rated recruit in program history. The Orange has plucked four players from the transfer portal insharpshooters Shallexus Aaron (USC) and Naje Murray (Texas Tech), MEAC Player of the Year Jayla Thornton (Howard) and Arizona State forward Eboni Walker.