Chicago Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso expects to make her WNBA debut on June 1 against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, she revealed Tuesday on Instagram Live. The former South Carolina star has been dealing with a shoulder injury, but she returned to practice this week.
Although Cardoso was limited in her first practice back, Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon confirmed it’s likely the center plays when the Sky visit the Fever in less than two weeks.
“Just super excited for her to be out at practice today,” Weatherspoon said. “She’s one young lady who’s ready to play.”
The June 1 game would be a rematch between Cardoso and former Iowa star Caitlin Clark, who faced off in the 2024 NCAA championship game. Cardoso would also be playing against former South Carolina teammate Aliyah Boston.
Cardoso sustained a shoulder injury during the Sky’s 92-81 preseason loss to the Minnesota Lynx on May 3. The team originally announced she was expected to miss 4-6 weeks, and it appears she is on track with her recovery. The Sky staff needs to clear Cardoso…
