She totaled five double-doubles with Syracuse and . 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. 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 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. She was selected to the All-ACC first team by Blue Ribbon Panel and the second team by the head coaches. 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. 1-ranked freshman class. Mitch Northam of WUNC first reported the news. 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. Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. 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. 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. She led the ACC in field goal percentage and blocks, and led all of the conferences freshmen in rebounding. Cardoso joins a roster that returns all 11 players from the 2020-21 roster, while also adding the No. 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. 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. 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 confirmed her decision to Syracuse.com on Thursday but did not give a reason. Only freshman guard Priscilla Williams remains from that contributing group. 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. According to HerHoopStats, Cardoso also had the second-best PER in the conference, a 30.4 mark. "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. Some Syracuse players have already found new homes in womens college basketball. Odds & lines subject to change. The most prominent departee in the mass exodus from Syracuse women's basketball has landed at a national contender. Currently, Priscilla Williams is the lone starter remaining from last season. Gamecocks Open SEC Tournament Play Friday, Cooke Named a Finalist for Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, Boston Leads Six Gamecocks with SEC Awards. 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.". Cardoso was named to the Lisa Leslie Center Award Watch List and the 2020 ACC Newcomer Watch List. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Named after alumnus and three-time football letterwinner . After topping Syracuse in the ACC tournament semifinals, Louisville head coach Jeff Walz said: Our goal for Kamilla was, like I said, trying to get her to catch the ball further out in the paint and then to really give emphasis, every time a shot was taken, to put a body on her and box her out. 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. "Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program," Staley said in a statement. Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? 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. Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, Staley said. 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 women's basketball center Kamilla Cardoso transfers to South Carolina Cardoso shared the award with Georgia Tech's Lorela Cubaj. (818) 898-3976 (818) 361-4590 AKA: Alias, Nicknames, alternate spellings, married and/or maiden names for Andre Cardoso in Pacoima, CA. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. The McDonald's All-American thrived in her transition to Atlantic Conference Conference play, earningfreshman of the year honors by the Blue Ribbon Panel as well as being named co-defensive player of the year by the conference's head coaches. 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. Syracuse's Kamilla Cardoso Named ACC Freshman Of The Year. We're not in that state.". "We're in a good place and we're not in a panic mode," Hillsman said. 1 center and No. 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. A text message from The Associated Press to Orange coach Quentin Hillsman seeking comment was not returned. Staley Adds Transfer Kamilla Cardoso to 2021-22 Roster. Facilities. 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. 5 . 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. 'Cuse Athletics Fund. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Please include the article's headline. Kamilla Cardoso who won shares of the ACCs Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards this past season is leaving Syracuse. The only returning contributor not to submit their name to the transfer portal is freshman guard Priscilla Williams. Coming from a traditionally rich grassroots program, her mobility, rebounding prowess and scoring ability at her size is a rarity. Cardoso joins a 2021-22 roster that returns all 11 Gamecocks from the 2021 NCAA Final Four team while also adding the No. Cardoso entered the transfer portal on April 22. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. 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.. Three of the returning Gamecocks are on ESPN's top 25 players for next season: No. A 6-foot-7 Brazil native, Cardosoaveraged 13.6 points on a team-high 57.6 percent shooting, adding eight rebounds and a team-high 2.7 blocks per contest. 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. She has four years of eligibility remaining. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Now the Orange will have to adjust to life without its stat center. Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Cardoso, the highest-ranked recruit in program history (No. Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Year Kamilla Cardoso has entered the transfer portal, a source confirmed to The Daily Orange on Thursday. Only freshman guard Priscilla Williams remains from that contributing group. Thanks to the commitment and passion of our supporters, Syracuse Athletics leverages exceptional athletics and academics to transform student-athletes into leaders and champions. Earlier this week, Hillsman held media availability via Zoom and fielded questions from reporters about the players leaving his program. She was the highest-rated recruit in program history. Engstler the ACC Sixth Player of the Year landed at Louisville, Digna Strautmane joined Georgia Tech, Kiara Lewis is at Clemson, Amaya Finklea-Guity committed to Duke, Old Dominion grabbed Taleah Washington, Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi went to Miami, and Faith Blackstone found a spot at North Carolina A&T. 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. Reserves Taleah Washington (Old Dominion), Kiara Fisher, Faith Blackstone, Khamya McNeal (Stetson), Maud Huijbens and Lauren Fitzmauriceround out the list of portal entries. 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 First Team in addition to her other awards. 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. She started in all but one game in 2020-21. 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 center and the highest rated commit in the history of the womens basketball program, was ACC Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. 1 recruiting class in the country. Her decision comes three days after SU head coach Quentin Hillsman addressed the mass exodus for the first time. Faith Blackstone transferred to North Carolina A&T, Khamya McNeal went to Stetson, and Taleah Washington joined Old Dominion. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Syracuse loses its star freshman center. 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. She is the 12th player to leave Syracuse this offseason. She declined to comment when asked why she wanted to seek a transfer. Gamecocks add ACC's top freshman as transfer. Cardoso signed a financial aid agreement to join the Gamecocks, according to a release. 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. Former Syracuse Orange womens basketball player Kamilla Cardoso has transferred to Southeastern Conference powerhouse South Carolina. Those are the rules. 5 overall player in the Class of 2020. 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. Mike McAllister is a go-to source for Syracuse Orange content. Former Syracuse center Kamilla Cardoso is transferring to South Carolina, according to a press release from the Gamecocks' athletic department. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Syracuse women's standout Cardoso in portal. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. 247Sports More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Maud Huijbens, Khamya McNeal, Kiara Fisher and Lauren Fitzmaurice are also in the portal. 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. 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. Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Year Kamilla Cardoso has entered the transfer portal, a source confirmed to The Daily Orange. 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). 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. 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. Finklea-Guity will transfer to Duke, and Djaldi-Tabdi will head to Miami, marking four players transferring to other ACC schools. See our ethics statement. Kamilla Cardoso, a decorated freshman center and the highest-rated recruit in program history, signed with South Carolina on Friday. 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