Sky make Kamilla Cardoso announcement with 4 games left in WNBA season

Kamilla Cardoso and the Chicago Sky have been eliminated from playoff contention. They are 10th in the standings with a 15-25 record with four games left on their schedule. However, she and the team continue to battle, looking to win as many games as possible to have momentum for the 2027 WNBA season. The center has shown no signs of slowing down, and the Sky recognized her efforts via an announcement on Tuesday.

Despite Chicago’s struggles, Cardoso is averaging 14.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 39 games. The South Carolina Gamecocks product entered the league as the No. 3 overall pick in 2024. She is a two-time national champion and earned NCAA Most Outstanding Player honors in her last year with the program.

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) shoots against Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5).

Sky announce Kamilla Cardoso honor via social media

Chicago posted a graphic of Cardoso on Instagram. It included her stats for August and the team named her as its Player of the Month. She posted 15.4 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks throughout the month.

“KAMILLA CARDOSO. Kamilla Cardoso is our Player of the Month. #skytown,” the Sky wrote.

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Cardoso and Co. are amid the league’s FIBA World Cup break, giving them more time to rest and plan for the remainder of the season. The Sky will return to action on Sept. 17 when they host the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena. A road matchup follows two days later versus the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena.

Chicago is on a three-game skid but have a chance to wrap up the season on a high note. While the remaining games have no bearing, finishing strong will be something to build on for next year. Cardoso and Natasha Cloud have been bright spots for the team, and adding a few pieces from the draft and free agency will boost their chances to return to the playoffs. The Sky last qualified for the postseason in 2023.