Across Two Courts captures the heart and soul of a young basketball player’s journey from Catalonia to the United States as she follows her dream to compete successfully in the game she loves.
With honesty and humor, Laia Albàs Ferrer shares the challenges of leaving home, adapting to a new culture and competing in American college basketball. Her true-life story is about courage, resilience and pursuing a dream far from home.
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University of Bridgeport · July 16, 2026
In this University of Bridgeport feature, Laia Albàs Ferrer reflects on her journey from Spain to the United States, balancing college basketball with academics, and turning her experiences into her first book. The interview explores her writing process, cultural transitions and hopes for readers.
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Across Two Courts
Across Two Courts captures the heart and soul of a young basketball player’s journey from Catalonia to the United States as she follows her dream to compete successfully in the game she loves.
With honesty and humor, Laia Albàs Ferrer shares the challenges of leaving home, adapting to a new culture and competing in American college basketball. Her true-life story is about courage, resilience and pursuing a dream far from home.
Author Biography
Laia Albàs Ferrer is a student-athlete currently studying at the University of Bridgeport. Originally from Santpedor, in central Catalonia, Spain, she has pursued her passion for basketball at the collegiate level while working toward a degree in business. Her experiences in Catalonia and the United States have shaped her perspective on sports, discipline and personal growth.
Her journey between both environments, on and off the court, inspired her to write Across Two Courts. The book reflects on the challenges, growth and cultural transitions that have shaped her path, drawing from personal experiences, as well as interviews conducted over the years. Through her writing, Laia explores themes of identity, resilience and the intersection of sports and personal development.
Across Two Courts is her first book, born from her experiences as a student-athlete navigating two distinct worlds of sports and academics.
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Suggested conversation starters for interviews, podcasts, features and other media appearances.
You came to the United States from a small town in Catalonia to pursue basketball. What surprised you most when you arrived?
What are the biggest differences between the way student-athletes are treated in Europe and the United States?
Your basketball career has included injuries, setbacks and unexpected opportunities. What have those experiences taught you?
What would you tell a young European athlete who is considering coming to the United States to play college sports?
You called the book Across Two Courts. What do those “two courts” represent to you now?
For interview requests, media inquiries or additional information about Across Two Courts, contact Laia Albàs Ferrer.
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