Kamilla Cardoso: The Gamecock Who Saved the Undefeated Season
Buzzer-Beater Heroics Keep South Carolina Unbeaten
On April 8, 2024, South Carolina women's basketball senior Kamilla Cardoso etched her name into the school's history books with a buzzer-beating victory against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers. The Gamecocks, who had been undefeated all season, were trailing by one point with just seconds remaining when Cardoso received the ball in the post. With a swift move, she turned and shot the ball over her defender, sinking it through the hoop as the buzzer sounded.
Third Overall Pick in WNBA Draft
Cardoso's heroics not only saved South Carolina's undefeated season but also propelled her into becoming the third overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. She was selected by the Chicago Sky, who recognized her potential as a dominant force in the league. Cardoso's frizzy, maroon-dyed hair, which closely matched South Carolina's team colors, had become a symbol of her unwavering determination and pride.
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