Maud Huijbens, Khamya McNeal, Kiara Fisher and Lauren Fitzmaurice are also in the portal. Cardoso informed The Next of her intent to leave Syracuse this week and a separate source close to the situation confirmed she was in the portal. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Among the dozen individuals to explore other opportunities, six have selected their next school with five major contributors transferring within the ACC. Sign up for our free Syracuse basketball newsletter. 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. 5 . Cardoso joins a stacked 2021-22 roster for South Carolina, which brings back 11 players from a team that advanced to the Final Four. She also received a spot on the All-ACC first team. Still, with the nucleus of what looked like the future of his program now gone, Hillsman is essentially starting from scratch next season. It was the first time the ACC had Co-Defensive Players of the Year. 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. "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. Women's Power Rankings: Pac-12 teams, Maryland show their teeth, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Cardoso was 16th in the ACC in scoring, ninth in rebounding and led the league in blocked shots. Cardoso shared the award with Georgia Tech's Lorela Cubaj. 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. If you got people in the portal, then youre in trouble. South Carolina also is bringing in the No. 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. Cardoso informed The Next of her intent to leave Syracuse this week and a separate source close to the situation confirmed she was in the portal. With five double-doubles, Cardoso posted 20 double-digit scoring games, including three 20-point outings. She is joining the Southeastern Conference, the first player from last seasons team to transfer to a Power 5 school outside of the Atlantic Coast Conference. 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. She was ranked the No. 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. 1 recruiting class in the country. 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. 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. 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. The Gamecocks return all 11 players from the Final Four team while adding the No. ACC defensive player and rookie of the year Kamilla Cardoso will transfer from Syracuse, becoming the 12th player to seek a transfer from the program this offseason. She started in all but one game in 2020-21. Shooting 57.6 percent from the field, she ranked second in the league in that category. 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. The most prominent departee in the mass exodus from Syracuse women's basketball has landed at a national contender. 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. 5 overall player in the Class of 2020. Cardoso entered the transfer portal on April 22 after a breakout freshman year with the Orange. A 67 product of Brazil, Cardoso is the 12th player to transfer away from Syracuse this offseason. I view it as a compliment.. 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 He chalked about half of the losses up to standard attrition while admitting the other half was "shocking." Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Year Kamilla Cardoso has entered the transfer portal, a source confirmed to The Daily Orange on Thursday. Phone: Cell/Mobile/Wireless and/or landline telephone numbers for Andre Cardoso in Pacoima, CA. Cardoso confirmed her decision to enter the NCAAs transfer portal last week, becoming the 12th player from the 2020-21 Syracuse roster to seek a transfer. With the loss of Cardoso, Syracuse has two open scholarships available for next years roster. 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. 6-foot-7 native of Brazil averaged 13 . Im really proud of her.. She has four years of eligibility remaining. 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, 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. Cardoso entered the transfer portal on April 22. Were not in that state.. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. 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. 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. 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). Not a lot of 18-year-old basketball players who are freshmen in the ACC can do that. "Coming from a traditionally rich grassroots program, her mobility, rebounding prowess and scoring ability at her size is a rarity.". Despite losing 12 players to the transfer portal, Syracuse has gained four players from the transfer portal. Only freshman guard Priscilla Williams remains from that contributing group. 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. Cardoso will head South to play for Hall of Fame Coach Dawn Staleyand the Gamecocks in the SEC. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Year Kamilla Cardoso has entered the transfer portal, a source confirmed to The Daily Orange. 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. Mitch Northam of WUNC first reported the news. In her collegiate debut, she had 14 points and seven rebounds in just 13 minutes against Stony Brook. Kamilla Cardoso, a decorated freshman center and the highest-rated recruit in program history, signed with South Carolina on Friday. The home of the Orange is officially the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. The Next Hoops' Mitchell Northam first reported the news. 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. Mitch Northam of WUNC first reported the news. Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 center and the highest rated commit in the history of the women's. 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. The only returning contributor not to submit their name to the transfer portal is freshman guard Priscilla Williams. 19 Destanni Henderson, both guards. Now that Cardoso is officially gone, there are only three players that remain from Syracuses 2020-21 roster: Starting guard Priscilla Williams, freshman guard Ava Irvin and redshirt sophomore guard Teisha Hyman. Kiara Fisher, Maud Huijbens, and Lauren Fitzmaurice (did not participate in 2020-21 season) have not made public decisions on their landing spots. We're not in that state.". 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. 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). Andres Onofre Cardoso Andres O Cardoso Andres C Onofro Cardoso A Onofre Onofre Cardoso All rights reserved (About Us). He added that some of the players who chose to leave were a surprise while others weren't. Staley Adds Transfer Kamilla Cardoso to 2021-22 Roster. Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, Staley said. sharpshooters Shallexus Aaron (USC) and Naje Murray (Texas Tech), MEAC Player of the Year Jayla Thornton (Howard) and Arizona State forward Eboni Walker. 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. Cardoso confirmed her decision to Syracuse.com on Thursday but did not give a reason. 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. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. 5 overall) and averaged 13.6 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. She is the 12th player to leave Syracuse this offseason. KamillaCardoso Position Center Height 6-7 Class Freshman Highschool Hamilton Heights Christian Academy Hometown Montes Claros, Brazil Bio Related Stats Moments Biography High School Played on school team in 7thgrade and started on her varsity team all four years of high school Cardoso confirmed her decision to Syracuse.com on Thursday but did not give a reason. 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. 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. The Gamecocks went 26-5 last season and advanced to the Final Four. "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. 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. Cardoso is the 12th player to leave the program through the portal this offseason, while the Orange has added four transfers as well. Reserves Taleah Washington (Old Dominion), Kiara Fisher, Faith Blackstone, Khamya McNeal, Maud Huijbens and Lauren Fitzmauriceround out the list of portal entries. Cardoso joins a 2021-22 roster that returns all 11 Gamecocks from the 2021 NCAA Final Four team while also adding the No. 247Sports 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. 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. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. She was selected to the All-ACC first team by Blue Ribbon Panel and the second team by the head coaches. univ s t a t s. Search; Area of Study; . 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. In her debut season at Syracuse, Cardoso posted 13.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game to earn a spot on the All-ACC. Former Syracuse Orange womens basketball player Kamilla Cardoso has transferred to Southeastern Conference powerhouse South Carolina. Naj Murray, G, Fifth Year - Transfer from Texas Tech, Jayla Thornton, G, Fifth Year - Transfer from Howard, Shalexxus Aaron, G, Redshirt Senior - Transfer from USC, Eboni Walker, F, Junior - Transfer from ASU, Laura Salmeron, G, Freshman - Originally a member of 2020 freshman class, stayed overseas during pandemic. Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 center from Montes Claros, Brazil, averaged 13.6 points, eight rebounds and 2.7 blocks as a freshman at Syracuse. Notice a spelling or grammar error in this article? 6-foot-7 native of Brazil averaged. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE ALL SYRACUSE NEWSLETTER TO GET THE LATEST ORANGE UPDATES SENT TO YOUR INBOX! At Hamilton Heights, she averaged 24.1 points, 15.8 rebounds and 9.2 blocks as a senior to earn 2020 McDonalds All-America status. 5 overall), racked up multiple conference accolades last season, including ACC Freshman of the Year, Co-Defensive Player of the Year, All-Defensive Team, All-Freshman Team, and First Team All-ACC. Syracuse, N.Y. Kamilla Cardoso, who spent one season with the Syracuse women's basketball program, will transfer to the University of South Carolina, the school announced Friday.. 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). See our ethics statement. sharpshooters Shallexus Aaron (USC) and Naje Murray (Texas Tech), MEAC Player of the Year Jayla Thornton (Howard) and Arizona State forward Eboni Walker. Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 center from Brazil, averaged 13.6 points, eight rebounds and 2.7 blocks in her first season at Syracuse. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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). Former Syracuse women's basketball center Kamilla Cardoso transfers to South Carolina We're not in that state.". 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She is one of 12 players who entered the transfer portal from Syracuse, which fell to UConn in the NCAA tournament's second round. Mike McAllister is a go-to source for Syracuse Orange content. 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. And if you've got people in the portal, your program's in trouble. 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. Former Syracuse Orange women's basketball player Kamilla Cardoso has transferred to Southeastern Conference powerhouse South Carolina. 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). Cardoso immediately becomes one of if not the best players available in the transfer market. Hunt showed the video to. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Hesaid that he didn't know of any overarching reason why so many players opted to seek other options. SU head coach Quentin Hillsman addressed the flurry of transfers for the first time two weeks ago, three days before Cardoso entered the portal. 6 in the AP Top 25 Poll. Cardoso and Emily Engstler were the biggest losses, with Engstler heading to ACC-foe Louisville. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos). Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, Staley said. Staley Adds Transfer Kamilla Cardoso to 2021-22 Roster. "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. Coming from a traditionally rich grassroots program, her mobility, rebounding prowess and scoring ability at her size is a rarity. Three of the returning Gamecocks are on ESPN's top 25 players for next season: No. Quickly, Cardoso established herself as one of the ACCs top post players and one of the best freshmen in the country. A text message from The Associated Press to Orange coach Quentin Hillsman seeking comment was not returned. 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. Hesaid that he didn't know of any overarching reason why so many of SU's players opted to seek other options. 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. 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. 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. . Digna Strautmane (Georgia Tech), Kiara Lewis (Clemson), Emily Engstler (Louisville) Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi (Miami) and Amaya Finklea-Guity (Duke) will all suit up against their former team next winter. Shooting on campus injures student at SC State, McMaster announces Blythewood selected for $2 billion investment, thousands of jobs, Judge Newman tells Murdaugh at sentencing, I know you have to see Paul and Maggie during the nighttime when youre attempting to go to sleep, South Carolina continues domination in SEC, beat Arkansas for spot in SEC Tournament semifinals, Gamecocks face Razorbacks in the quarterfinals of SEC Tournament, Moore scores 20, Mississippi St. beats S. Carolina 74-68, Gamecocks men take on Mississippi State Bulldogs, Showdown looms for South Carolina, LSU at SEC Tournament. Cardoso joins a 2021-22 roster that returns all 11 Gamecocks from the 2021 NCAA Final Four team while also adding the No. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Teisha Hyman, Priscilla Williams, and Ava Irvin are the only returning players for the Orange next season. Currently, Priscilla Williams is the lone starter remaining from last season. Syracuse women's standout Cardoso also in transfer portal - Washington Times Get the day's top stories in 5 minutes LISTEN: How to overcome adversity New episode of Cheryl Chumley's Bold & Blunt. He chalked about half of the losses up to standard attrition while admitting the other half was "shocking." 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. 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. Cardoso signed a financial aid agreement to join the Gamecocks, according to a release. 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. Those are the rules. She is one of 12 players who entered the transfer portal from Syracuse, which fell to UConn in the NCAA tournament's second round. 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. The 2021 ACC Rookie of the. 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. She led the ACC in field goal percentage and blocks, and led all of the conferences freshmen in rebounding. 2 Aliyah Boston, a forward, and No. Though Syracuse lost 12 players, they have gained 10 newbies through transfers (four) and the incoming freshmen class (six). SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Cardoso broke out in her first collegiate season and was the Orange's second-best scorer and rebounder. The 6-foot-7 center was the highest recruit in SU program history (No. She entered the program as the No. In 24 games with Syracuse last season, Cardoso averaged 13.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per contest. I have no issues with that, Hillsman said.

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