On Feb, 10, 2024, Serbia beat Brazil in FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament and punched their tickets to Paris. That win wouldn’t have been possible without Yvonne Anderson, the 5-foot-6 guard born in Springdale, AR who handles the playmaking duties for the White Eagles, as the Balkan team is known. In this three-part deep dive, we get into Anderson’s performance that day, explain how she got there and what made her the player and the person that she is today.
Most people won’t believe my basketball story, because it’s hard to believe honestly, but it’s a testament to the belief that what God has meant for you, is for you. The best way to show your gratitude is take what God gave you and hone it, try to make it great, and then try to make it excellent. You’re given this gift and the opportunity, and it’s not enough to just be thankful—you have to grow that gift, make the absolute most of that opportunity and be a walking testimony to God’s greatness.
For Yvonne Anderson, that gift is basketball. In the upcoming months, at age 34, she’ll play in the EuroLeague Women Final Four for Fenerbahçe and participate in her second Olympics. She plays professionally in Turkey and represents Serbia internationally. In the past, she has played in…
