10 most impactful players for NCAA women鈥檚 basketball tournament
6. Kamilla Cardoso, C, South Carolina
Multiple South Carolina players have a case to be on this list as the Gamecocks have finished the regular season undefeated for the second consecutive year. The 2022 national champions have made three straight Final Fours but were upset last year by Clark and Iowa in the national semifinals. They will be out for revenge this year, and one of the biggest keys to another title will be Cardoso. After Aliyah Boston left, one of the major questions was how the Gamecocks would replace her. Cardoso has done an exceptional job, leading the team with 14.9 points, 10 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 58% from the field. The 6-foot-7 center has also had 13 double-doubles. South Carolina will need strong play from all of its key contributors down the stretch, but Cardoso鈥檚 size and skill will have a big impact.
