Kamilla Cardoso was delighted, too, to have a chance to spend a little time with — and, in a total twist, play against — Brazil’s national team, for which she has been a central figure in recent years.

After a successful 2024-25 senior season with the TCU Horned Frogs, averaging 17.9 points and 5.4 assists, Van Lith saw her draft stock rise and was selected by the Sky with the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. And Van Lith made her WNBA preseason debut with the Sky on Friday night as well.

The Chicago Sky’s preseason opener in Baton Rouge, La., will offer a rare return to the past for three of their youngest stars.