I’ve been lucky enough to follow Blanca’s journey since day one, living here in Italy.
Just to give an idea of who she is:
She was 13 when she arrived. The agreement with the club was simple—she and her mom would visit Campobasso, then return to Ecuador to decide if she’d come back. After just 10 days, her mom told her it was time to pack. Blanca’s response: “You pack—I’m staying.”
Within three months, she was fully integrated.
Then COVID hit. She couldn’t return home. No family, no teammates, no way out. She stayed in Italy alone until borders reopened.
Today she speaks fluent Italian and was named best student-athlete at her (Italian) high school last year.
Let’s talk basketball. The Italian league is one of the most complex in the world—not just for the talent level, but for its tactical demands. A lot of top American players have struggled to adapt.
She’s not just ready—she’s built for this.
But even if she’s a fraud… you’ll love her anyway. She’s irresistible!
Just to give an idea of who she is:
She was 13 when she arrived. The agreement with the club was simple—she and her mom would visit Campobasso, then return to Ecuador to decide if she’d come back. After just 10 days, her mom told her it was time to pack. Blanca’s response: “You pack—I’m staying.”
Within three months, she was fully integrated.
Then COVID hit. She couldn’t return home. No family, no teammates, no way out. She stayed in Italy alone until borders reopened.
Today she speaks fluent Italian and was named best student-athlete at her (Italian) high school last year.
Let’s talk basketball. The Italian league is one of the most complex in the world—not just for the talent level, but for its tactical demands. A lot of top American players have struggled to adapt.
She’s not just ready—she’s built for this.
But even if she’s a fraud… you’ll love her anyway. She’s irresistible!