Sign up for our free Syracuse basketball newsletter. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. "We're in a good place and we're not in a panic mode," Hillsman said. Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley. Named after alumnus and three-time football letterwinner . 6 in the AP Top 25 Poll. He added that some of the players who chose to leave were a surprise while others weren't. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos). 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. Paid subscriptions include some exclusive content, but the reason for subscriptions is a simple one: making sure our writers and editors creating 24/7/365 womens basketball coverage get paid to do it. The only returning contributor not to submit their name to the transfer portal is freshman guard Priscilla Williams. 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. 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. Still, with the nucleus of what looked like the future of his program now gone, Hillsman is essentially starting from scratch next season. Were not in that state.. 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Hesaid that he didn't know of any overarching reason why so many of SU's players opted to seek other options. She totaled five double-doubles with Syracuse and . Cardoso will head South to play for Hall of Fame Coach Dawn Staleyand the Gamecocks in the SEC. 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. I view it as a compliment.. Cardoso is the 12th player to leave the program through the portal this offseason, while the Orange has added four transfers as well. 5 overall player in the Class of 2020. Kamilla Cardoso, a decorated freshman center and the highest-rated recruit in program history, signed with South Carolina on Friday. Cardoso was one of 12 Syracuse players to enter the transfer portal this offseason. Not a lot of 18-year-old basketball players who are freshmen in the ACC can do that. Gamecocks add ACC's top freshman as transfer. 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). We're not in that state.". The Next Hoops' Mitchell Northam first reported the news.. 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. : https://t.co/Ud7A83naCb pic.twitter.com/Fcb2CyfKc6. 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. Alonga second straight top-15 recruiting class, SU's incoming players are expected to join Williams to form the core of next year's team. She has four years of eligibility remaining. She entered the program as the No. Staley Adds Transfer Kamilla Cardoso to 2021-22 Roster. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 5 overall player in the Class of 2020. Cardoso joins a roster that returns all 11 players from the 2020-21 roster, while also adding the No. 1 recruiting class of Sania Feagin, Bree Hall, Raven Johnson and Saniya Rivers. Cardoso and Emily Engstler were the biggest losses, with Engstler heading to ACC-foe Louisville. According to HerHoopStats, Cardoso also had the second-best PER in the conference, a 30.4 mark. 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. Earlier this week, Hillsman held media availability via Zoom and fielded questions from reporters about the players leaving his program. 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. Cardoso immediately becomes one of if not the best players available in the transfer market. After arriving as a McDonald's All-American and the highest-rated recruit in program history, Cardosoaveraged 13.6 points on a team-high 57.6 percent shooting, adding eight rebounds and a team-high 2.7 blocks per contest. Kiara Fisher, Maud Huijbens, and Lauren Fitzmaurice (did not participate in 2020-21 season) have not made public decisions on their landing spots. 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 . Women's Power Rankings: Pac-12 teams, Maryland show their teeth, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. Cardoso confirmed her decision to Syracuse.com on Thursday but did not give a reason. Welcome to The Next: A basketball newsroom brought to you by The IX. 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. Quickly, Cardoso established herself as one of the ACCs top post players and one of the best freshmen in the country. 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. Cardoso turned into a weapon for Syracuse on both ends of the floor and soon became a focal point for teams trying to beat the Orange. 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. Were not in that state.. Kamilla Cardoso, a center from Brazil, spent one season at Syracuse, where she was named All-ACC, ACC Rookie of the Year and the conference's co-Defensive Player of the Year. With five double-doubles, Cardoso posted 20 double-digit scoring games, including three 20-point outings. 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. Dawn Staley recruited Cardoso out of high school. 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. Only freshman guard Priscilla Williams remains from that contributing group. 1 recruiting class in the country. 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. The 6-7 freshman became the first Syracuse player to win the Freshman of the Year award. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The home of the Orange is officially the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. A text message from The Associated Press to Orange coach Quentin Hillsman seeking comment was not returned. 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.. 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. "Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program," South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said in a statement. Cardoso broke out in her first collegiate season and was the Orange's second-best scorer and rebounder. . 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Gamecocks Open SEC Tournament Play Friday, Cooke Named a Finalist for Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, Boston Leads Six Gamecocks with SEC Awards. She was ranked the No. 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. 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. She took those (bad) days and she put them behind her. 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. The 2021 ACC Rookie of the. Her efforts helped the Orange to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and a fourth-place finish in the ACC. The Gamecocks return all 11 players from the Final Four team while adding the No. Kamilla is a perfect complement to our program, Staley said. 5 overall) and averaged 13.6 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. 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). Among the dozen individuals to explore other opportunities, six have selected their next school with five major contributors transferring within the ACC. The Gamecocks went 26-5 last season and advanced to the Final Four. Syracuse women's standout Cardoso in portal. 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 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. 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.. 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 led the ACC in field goal percentage at 59.5% and blocks per game at 2.8. 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. We're not in that state.". Her dominant defensive performance earned her the ACCs defensive player of the year award, along with the honor as the conferences Rookie of the Year. She is the 12th player to leave Syracuse this offseason. 1 center and No. 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.. Syracuse freshman center Kamilla Cardoso is transferring from Syracuse, a source confirmed. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). It was the first time the ACC had Co-Defensive Players of the Year. 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. 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. Faith Blackstone transferred to North Carolina A&T, Khamya McNeal went to Stetson, and Taleah Washington joined Old Dominion. Cardoso shared the award with Georgia Tech's Lorela Cubaj. Syracuse's Kamilla Cardoso Named ACC Freshman Of The Year. Im really proud of her.. Cardoso entered the transfer portal on April 22. Her decision comes three days after SU head coach Quentin Hillsman addressed the mass exodus for the first time. If you got people in the portal, then youre in trouble. 5 player in the class of 2020, making her the highest-ranked recruit in school history. 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. 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. Cardoso was 16th in the ACC in scoring, ninth in rebounding and led the league in blocked shots. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. And if you've got people in the portal, your program's in trouble. "We're in a good place and we're not in a panic mode," Hillsman said. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. No better way for @Kamillascsilva to celebrate her birthday than to JOIN OUR GAMECOCK FAMILY!!! univ s t a t s. Search; Area of Study; . Even with the mass exodus from the program, Syracuse has secured four players through the transfer portalformer USC guard Shalexxus Aaron, former Howard guard Jayla Thornton, former Arizona State forward Eboni Walker and former Texas Tech guard Naje Murray. 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"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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Next Hoops' Mitchell Northam first reported the news. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. 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. 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. 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. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Hunt showed the video to. 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.