BREAKING: Kamilla Cardoso Stuns the Basketball World with $5 Million Donation to South Carolina Women’s Program.
In a move that has rocked the basketball world, WNBA rising star Kamilla Cardoso has donated a staggering $5 million to the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball program. The unprecedented gift honors the coaches, teammates, and support staff who played pivotal roles in her journey from college standout to professional stardom.
Cardoso, who helped lead the Gamecocks to a national championship and recently declared for the WNBA after a dominant collegiate career, announced the donation in an emotional ceremony at Colonial Life Arena. Surrounded by former teammates and head coach Dawn Staley, Cardoso said the gift is her way of giving back to a program that “changed her life forever.”
“This isn’t just about basketball,” Cardoso said. “This is about family, sacrifice, and gratitude. South Carolina believed in me when I was still finding my voice. Now, I want to help the next generation of young women find theirs.”
The donation is expected to fund facility upgrades, academic support, NIL education, and wellness programs for current and future Gamecock athletes. Coach Staley called the contribution “historic and deeply personal,” emphasizing the legacy Cardoso is leaving both on and off the court.
“She’s always been a game-changer on the hardwood,” said Staley. “Now she’s changing the game in life.”
The gift marks one of the largest single donations ever made by a female athlete to a collegiate sports program, setting a new standard for giving back in the name of empowerment and progress. For South Carolina, it’s more than a financial boost—it’s a powerful symbol of what their program stands for.
Kamilla Cardoso’s next chapter may be in the WNBA, but her heart will forever beat in Garnet and Black.
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