Dawn Staley gives an update ahead of the NCAA Tournament and Kamilla Cardoso's suspension.

The South Carolina women's basketball team practiced on Thursday ahead of Friday's NCAA Tournament first round.

The Gamecocks will open the tournament against 16-seed Presbyterian on Friday at 2 pm at Colonial Life Arena.

South Carolina will play, however, without star Kamilla Cardoso.

KAMILLA CARDOSO SPEAKS ON SUSPENSION: https://wach.com/sports/usc-gamecocks/kamilla-cardoso-speaks-on-suspension-from-ncaa-tournament-first-round#

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