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From Cameroon to California: Yannick Atanga’s Journey of Heart, Hoops & Giving Back

From Cameroon to California: Yannick Atanga’s Journey of Heart, Hoops & Giving Back

Update: 2025-08-04
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We’ve chatted with a lot of incredible athletes on The Spin Chicks podcast, but this episode hits differently. Meet Yannick Atanga: born in Cameroon, a basketball late-bloomer, and all-around inspiration.At 14, he picked up a basketball for the first time - and boom - his world changed. He moved to California for high school (without knowing a word of English!), played basketball and then earned a degree from Santa Clara University, all the while catching the mentor bug.Now, he's giving back big-time through Impact Basketball, a youth camp he started in Cameroon that's still going strong 7 years later.Tune in for a story that’s part hustle, part heart, and 100% Yannick—from late-night porch dreams to global impact. And if you have the bug to donate to his camp - please use this link: https://www.impactcharityafrica.com/get_involved
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From Cameroon to California: Yannick Atanga’s Journey of Heart, Hoops & Giving Back

From Cameroon to California: Yannick Atanga’s Journey of Heart, Hoops & Giving Back

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