Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Kamilla Cardoso:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kamilla Cardoso
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Date of Birth: April 30, 2001
  • Hometown: Montes Claros, Brazil
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wears #10
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA)
  • College:
    • Syracuse University (2020–2021)
    • University of South Carolina (2021–Present)
  • WNBA Draft: Third overall, First Round, 2024 WNBA Draft by Chicago Sky
  • Teams Played For: None professionally (college athlete)
  • Championship Rings:
    • NCAA: 2022 National Champion with the University of South Carolina
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely documented.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Kamilla Cardoso fits the archetype of a modern interior anchor, a true center whose value starts with size, rim protection, rebounding, and efficient paint scoring. Defensively, she plays the role of a back-line eraser, using her length and timing to block or alter shots, clean the glass, and still show more mobility than many players her size; WNBA draft coverage specifically described her as a dominant shot-blocker who can hedge and recover. Offensively, she works best as a low-post finisher, rim runner, offensive rebounder, and deep-seal target rather than a perimeter-oriented creator, with South Carolina and WNBA draft materials both emphasizing her ability to establish position early, finish easy looks, and generate extra possessions. Physically, Cardoso is listed at 6-foot-7 and 215 pounds, and her overall style is powerful but not plodding—an interior presence who combines old-school size with better-than-expected movement, making her a high-impact paint player on both ends. (wnba.com)

Sources:
WNBA.com — Phenom Files: A Look at the 2024 WNBA Draft Prospects
WNBA.com — Phenom Files: 2024 WNBA Draft Invitees
WNBA.com — Kamilla Cardoso Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft …
South Carolina Athletics — Kamilla Cardoso