Vanessa Sassa
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About
Brazilian professional basketball player known for playing as a forward-center and known for her contributions to both traditional 5x5 and 3x3 formats of basketball. She is also known for playing for Sampaio Corrêa Basquete in the Liga de Basquete Feminino (LBF), Brazil's premier women's basketball league.
Before Fame
She began playing basketball at a very young age. She joined local youth teams, where she quickly showed her talent. She played for Santo André during her teen years.
Trivia
She has been involved in programs and initiatives aimed at supporting young basketball players and often participates in clinics and workshops as a mentor and educator.
Family Life
Her real name is Vanessa Fausto Gonçalves. She was born and raised in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil.
Associated With
She and Kamilla Cardoso are both Brazilian female basketball players.
