Due to a shoulder injury, Camilla Cardoso, the highly anticipated rookie for the Chicago Sky, will miss a large amount of the early WNBA season, the team stated today. The Sky’s hopes for the upcoming season will be severely harmed as the third overall choice in last month’s WNBA Draft is expected to miss four to six weeks while she heals.
The injury occurred last Friday during the Sky’s preseason game against the Minnesota Lynx. Cardoso is a towering 6-foot 7-inch center. After additional medical assessments, the severity of the injury was determined, which is why the team announced her absence.
The basketball star, who was born in Brazil, rose to prominence during her time in college. Cardoso excelled at the University of South Carolina after moving from Syracuse during her freshman year, where she was crucial to the Gamecocks’ undefeated year. Cardoso became a formidable player by averaging 14.4 points and almost 10 rebounds per game, which culminated in an outstanding performance in the NCAA women’s basketball championship game.
Cardoso’s final year at South Carolina was particularly memorable.
When Cardoso led South Carolina to win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the title game her senior year, her dominance was evident. She was named the most outstanding player of the tournament for her incredible 15-point, 17-rebound performance, which cemented her place among the top prospects in women’s basketball.
Even though Cardoso’s absence is a setback for the Sky, she is still committed to making a stronger recovery when she is well. As she goes through additional testing in the upcoming weeks, the team will be constantly monitoring her progress.
In addition to Cardoso, Bryanna Maxwell, the rookie guard for the Sky, is also out due to a knee injury. Maxwell’s condition will be reassessed in three to four weeks, which will make the team’s preseason planning much more difficult.
