South Carolina's Dawn Staley slams radio host over 'giant Brazilian woman' remark

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A CBS Sports Radio host came under fire Thursday for making an "offensive" remark about South Carolina women’s basketball star Kamilla Cardoso as he talked about the upcoming tournament.

J.R. Jackson talked about the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament and how excited he was to watch it – even more so than the men’s. However, what he said next is what raised fans' ire.

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South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso, left, vies for the ball with LSU forward Angel Reese during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference women's tournament final Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Greenville, South Carolina. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

"I’m more excited for the women’s tournament," Jackson said during the CBS Sports Minute. "I’m ready for Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and the giant Brazilian woman from South Carolina that knocks people over. Forget the guys, where are the women? I’m ready. I’m J.R."

Jackson’s comment was in regard to Cardoso’s shove of LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson during the SEC Tournament Championship – which she apologized for and will be suspended for the first round of the NCAA Women’s Tournament.

Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley was not happy.

"What a morning?!! Never thought I’d hear one of my players described in such an offensive way," Staley wrote on X. "I’m not sitting this one out. Kamilla deserves an apology @CBSSports @1075thegame (can be issued even though it’s out of your control)."

Staley was likely listening to 107.5 The Game in Columbia, South Carolina. The station responded to Staley’s remarks and issued an apology.

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