The Chicago Sky looked eager to step up their game ahead of the season. Unfortunately, they suffered one of the biggest setbacks. With their star player, Angel Reese, out with a back injury, the wheels are seemingly coming off their campaign. Thankfully, despite all the sombre scenes, a ray of hope has emerged for the Sky in the form of Kamilla Cardoso.
Now, make no mistake, the Chicago-based side is still slumping. In their recent game, they squared off against the Connecticut Sun. And while they lost the game 62-71, the faces in the locker room looked gloomy with a significant number of drooped shoulders. But amidst all the negatives, coach Tyler Marsh had some positive words to share about the 2024 rookie.
Kamilla Cardoso Earns Significant Pat On The Back From Tyler Marsh
In the absence of Reese, Cardoso tried to put her foot on the pedal. Displaying some impeccable skills on the hardwood, the Brazilian star made a strong statement. She chipped in with 24 points on a losing cause. And that was not all. The former South Carolina star also chipped in with nine rebounds and three assists. Surely, such a performance was bound to make the coach take note, and Marsh sounded pretty gleeful.
“Kamilla was great,” Marsh said. “Her energy was great. Her assertiveness was great. She was locked in during timeouts. She was there for her teammates the whole game.”
Marsh on Cardoso: "Kamilla was great. Her energy was great. Her assertiveness was great. She was locked in during timeouts. She was there for her teammates the whole game."
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Well, for the ones wondering, Cardoso has been quite a presence for Chicago this season. In fact, her injury scare against the Golden State Valkyries did put the Sky under a lot of stress. Thankfully, she has managed to stay out of harm’s way, offering some great performances for the team’s progress. Her on-season average stands at 12.4 with an on-field shooting percentage of 51.9%. And that is not all. Trying to push further, the Brazilian star recently made a lot of buzz with her unique WNBA milestone.
Kamilla Cardoso Etched Her Name On An Elite List Against The Phoenix Mercury
Going up against a resilient Connecticut Sun, Cardoso’s task was quite difficult. After all, she had to keep players like Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas at bay. Well, the former NCAA champion did her part brilliantly. And in the process, she grabbed a rare triumph for herself.
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Cardoso dropped 12 points along with 10 rebounds. And for the first time, the 24-year-old had a sixth straight double-double outing. Surely, looking at her recent emergence, it can be said that the Sky star is turning up the heat. However, how she can keep her motivation intact despite her team slumping will be an interesting aspect to watch out for.