Highly Anticipated Rookie Matchup Set for Chicago Sky Debut
Kamilla Cardoso is set to make her WNBA debut for the Chicago Sky this Saturday, facing off against the Indiana Fever. This highly anticipated rookie matchup will raise the stakes as Cardoso and teammate Angel Reese take on the Fever’s Caitlin Clark at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled for 11 a.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Recovery from Shoulder Injury
Cardoso, the No. 3 pick in this year’s draft, missed the first six games of her rookie season due to a shoulder injury sustained during a collision in her preseason debut against the Minnesota Lynx. However, Coach Teresa Weatherspoon confirmed that Cardoso is now “pain free” and has been reintegrating into contact during practice throughout the week. Weatherspoon commended Cardoso’s work ethic during her recovery and expressed excitement about having her back on the court.
Matchup Against Former Teammate
Standing at 6-foot-7, Cardoso will primarily focus on protecting the rim against Caitlin Clark’s drives. However, she will also face a familiar opponent in fellow South Carolina alumna Aliyah Boston. Cardoso served as Boston’s backup during her first two years with the Gamecocks before becoming a starter in her senior year. The upcoming game promises an exciting clash between these former teammates on the WNBA court.