
South Carolina's top-ranked women's basketball team will be facing some challenges in their upcoming games as they will be without their star player Kamilla Cardoso. The Brazilian center will be leaving the team temporarily to join the Brazilian national team for an Olympic qualifying event.
Coach Dawn Staley confirmed that Cardoso will be absent for the Gamecocks' next two games, which are against Missouri on Thursday night and No. 11 UConn on February 11. Although her absence will certainly be felt, Staley understands the importance of representing one's country and fully supports Cardoso's decision.