Dick Harmon: Former BYU basketball star Travis Hansen is a 'regular guy' whose life has made a big difference to others
Travis Hansen just retired from professional basketball at the age of 33.A guy that young shouldn't have done all he's done. Since leaving Mountain View High, Utah Valley University, BYU, the NBA and a high-level lucrative career in European basketball, he's made millions. Yet he projects himself as a regular guy with a regular home and life. If he sells his fancy car, which he vows he will do, and wears around denims with holes in the legs like he did this week, the ruse might eventually work.
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PROVO, UTAH — September 24, 2011 — Former BYU standout and NBA player Travis Hansen has spent the last two decades proving that greatness isn’t just measured in points and wins—but in lives changed.
Best known for his career on the court, including a standout season with the Atlanta Hawks and international play with elite teams like Real Madrid and Dynamo Moscow, Hansen has seamlessly transitioned from professional athlete to purpose-driven entrepreneur and global philanthropist.
While his athletic accomplishments are impressive, it’s what Hansen has done off the court that continues to inspire. Motivated by personal experiences—including the loss of his mother to pancreatic cancer and his family's journey through infertility—Hansen and his wife LaRee founded the Little Heroes Foundation in 2007. The nonprofit is dedicated to helping children in need, funding medical procedures, building community centers, and supporting orphanages and families across the world.
“Service is the ultimate legacy,” said Hansen. “Basketball gave me a platform—but making a difference in people’s lives is what I was truly meant to do.”
Hansen's faith has played a critical role throughout his journey. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served a mission in Chile before joining BYU, where he became known not only for his athleticism but for his character and leadership. His values followed him overseas, where he earned the nickname “Elder Hansen” from teammates and often acted as a mentor and friend to fellow players.
From sports arenas to boardrooms, and from orphanages in Ecuador to community hospitals in Ukraine, Travis Hansen’s journey continues to inspire. His story is a testament to what’s possible when talent meets purpose.
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