In the third quarter, Serbia is up by four points when Anderson again drives to the basket with 6-foot-7 Kamilla Cardoso close behind. The Brazilian star of the South Carolina Gamecocks tries to reach Anderson, but despite an extended arm, the guard scores and makes the score 47-41. <\/p>\n
With less than four minutes left in the quarter, Anderson rebounds the ball and dribbles up the court. Seeing an opening underneath the basket, she dribbles in front of Brazil\u2019s Tain\u00e1 Paixao, moves towards the low post, takes a step back and shoots a perfect fadeaway jumper. The ball goes in and Serbia keeps the six-point lead, 53-47. On playing point guard, Anderson shares:<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s a huge responsibility, but it\u2019s amazing to be the one with the ball in your hands that leads your team to a victory. To me what makes a great point guard is leadership. Knowing what your team needs to win, and making sure you guide your team in a way that makes that happen. Being able to get the ball to the right players, at the right time, in the right spots. Combine that with being able to find the gaps to create when that\u2019s what the game calls for, making the correct reads on both offense and defense and keeping all of your teammates on the same page. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nShe knows what it takes to win and has the confidence to show her team the way to do it. When she joined the Serbian national team at age 30, she approached the experience with extraordinary humility. Asked about 2021 EuroBasket Women, which Serbia ended up winning, she says:<\/p>\n
\nThe EuroBasket championship in 2021 was just another part of my basketball story that no one, not even me, could have ever imagined would have happened. Playing with the amazing players on that team, for one of the best coaches in Europe and being able to do something special, while representing a country, was a blessing. I think it was just meant to be, I truly do. Individually, it was the first time I played with so many great players, who already knew how to win, and finding my fit was a process. I\u2019m grateful that they gave me time and grace, and that, for the most part, it was a seamless fit. They believed in me, so that was the biggest part that allowed me to have those high individual moments. That team was already built to win, they were already successful and they just allowed me to try and add on to that. I wish we could have gotten that bronze medal [at the Tokyo Olympics], but what we did, considering the circumstances we did it under, was amazing. Every player on that roster knew what their role was, and they played it to perfection.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nTwo months after winning EuroBasket, Serbia finished fourth at the Olympics. In both the EuroBasket final and bronze medal game at the Olympics, they played against France. And in both, Anderson was their best scorer. Coach Maljkovi\u0107 recalls:<\/p>\n
\nYvonne\u2019s presence on the Serbian national team is not just a privilege, but a source of immense pride and honor for our country. Her dedication, skill and unwavering passion not only exemplify the best of Serbian basketball, but also serve as an inspiration to fans and teammates alike.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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