Chicago Sky Coach Sends Strong Message on Kamilla Cardoso
As Brazil opened its FIBA Women's AmeriCup campaign in Santiago, Chile, longtime center and 2023 tournament MVP Kamilla Cardoso immediately reminded fans why she's arguably the most dynamic threat on the floor.
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In four group‑stage games, the 24‑year‑old averaged 11.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.5 steals across a 21.5 efficiency rating, the highest rating in the tournament.
Brazil remains unbeaten through the preliminary round, with Cardoso's interior presence playing a pivotal role in the country's dominant run thus far (+114 plus-minus rating).
On Wednesday, Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh praised Cardoso's impressive play for Brazil.
"I think that she's been aggressive, they've been winning games," Marsh said. "So she's having fun out there, she's staying healthy. And so we're looking forward to continuing to see what she does, but also we're looking forward to having her back as well."
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Since drafting Cardoso third overall in the 2024 WNBA draft, the Sky have leaned on her versatility as a rim protector and secondary scorer, earning All-Rookie team honors last season.
She is again off to a strong start this year. In her 14 games this season before departing for AmeriCup, she averaged 12.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in just 23.1 minutes per contest, shooting an efficient 56.1% from the field.
Chicago Sky's Kamilla Cardoso (10) is putting up impressive numbers for Brazil in the FIBA AmeriCup.Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
Brazil's quarterfinal clash is set for Friday, with the semi-finals taking place on Saturday before the championship game on Sunday, should Brazil advance that far.
Chicago's next matchups are Sunday against the Minnesota Lynx, next Tuesday against the Washington Mystics and a home matchup with the Dallas Wings on July 9.
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With Chicago sitting at 5-11 and in need of a spark, Cardoso's upcoming return could shift momentum.
Related: New DeWanna Bonner Update Emerges After Release From Indiana Fever
Related: WNBA Responds to Big Caitlin Clark News on Sunday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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