Here is all you need to know about Brazilian basketball player Kamilla Cardoso including her age, career, bio and parents
In response to a fight that broke out during her team’s 79-72 SEC Championship title game victory over LSU on Sunday, senior centre Kamilla Cardoso of South Carolina has apologised and stated that she accepts “full responsibility” for her part in the incident.
Who is South Carolina basketball player Kamilla Cardoso, bio, age, height, weight, parents, stats and Instagram
After South Carolina forward Kamilla Cardoso shoved his sister into the court during a Southeastern Conference tournament game, the brother of LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson, Trayron Milton was taken into custody by the Greenville Police Department and charged with assault and battery as well as disorderly conduct.
Meanwhile, Cordoso took over the X (formerly Twitter) account and posted an apology saying:
“I would like to extend my sincerest apologies for my actions during today’s game.
She further said:
My behavior was not representative of who I am as a person or the South Carolina program, and I deeply regret any discomfort or inconvenience it may have caused.
The player continued:
I take full responsibility for my actions and assure you that I am committed to conducting myself with the utmost respect and sportsmanship in the future.”
I would like to extend my sincerest apologies for my actions during today’s game. My behavior was not representative of who I am as a person or the South Carolina program, and I deeply regret any discomfort or inconvenience it may have caused. I take full responsibility for my…
— Kamilla_Cardoso (@Kamillascsilva) March 10, 2024
Meanwhile, during the 2024 NCAA Tournament, South Carolina women’s basketball’s star forward won’t be available. After being involved in a heated altercation on the half-court during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s SEC tournament championship game against No. 5 LSU, the Brazilian forward was booted from the game.
Who is Kamilla Cardoso?
Kamilla Soares Cardoso plays collegiate basketball for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) team South Carolina Gamecocks. The native of Montes Claros, Brazil 22-year-old was born on April 30, 2001 and she measures 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) tall and her weight is 165 pounds.
A look at Kamilla Cardoso’s career
Cardoso represented Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in high school basketball. She had a game average of 24.1 points, 15.8 rebounds, and 9.2 blocks as a senior. Cardoso received selections for both the Jordan Brand Classic and the McDonald’s All-American Game.
Being the starting centre for Syracuse during his freshman year, Cardoso averaged 13.6 points, eight rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game, making history as the first player in the programme to earn the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Freshman of the Year title.
Cardoso was averaging 9.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in her junior year, while coming off the bench. Her accolades included second-team All-SEC and Southeastern Conference (SEC) Sixth Woman of the Year.
Who are Kamilla Cardoso’s parents?
Kamilla Cardoso was born to Janete Soares who is a Brazilian however, her father’s name is not available.
Born and brought up in Montes Claros, Cardoso was raised by Janete Soares and lived with her elder sister, Jessica Silva.
Kamilla Cardoso’s net worth
Kamilla Cardoso’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.