College Basketball Star Reunited With Family From Brazil: ‘Grateful’
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South Carolina women’s basketball player Kamilla Cardoso was reunited with her family following her game-winning shot that sent the Gamecocks to the conference championship.
Cardoso scored her first-ever 3PT shot in her NCAA career, landing her team in the championships.
A few days later, head coach Dawn Staley surprised the basketball star with a visit from her mom and sister from Brazil.
“This is kind of an incredible moment for all of us,” Staley said. “For someone who has made incredible sacrifices for her family for the past eight years. Just for this game. Just for the game that she loves.”
“We got a chance to do something pretty special,” the coach continued. “Kamilla, let’s bring the people who also made that sacrifice for the past right years. To be away from your family, for as long as you’ve been away from your family. We wanted to make this day special.”
Cardoso shared her thoughts about the big day on her social media.
“Reflecting on an incredible journey in South Carolina, filled with love, growth, and endless memories ??? Grateful beyond words for the teammates who became my family, the coaches who believed in me, and the fans who cheered us on through every victory and challenge. Love you all,” she wrote.
The South Carolina women’s basketball team faced the reigning National Champions, the LSU Tigers, and defeated the Tigers in a 79-72 victory, securing the SEC Title.
There is no bracket yet for the women’s NCAA tournament, but the Gamecocks will be a No.1 seed and face a No. 16 seed in the first round.
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