The NBL Assists Past Player Wellbeing Fund is an initiative to assist past players in genuine need of support. 

NBL Assists is the National Basketball League’s for-purpose entity, with one of its core missions to provide support to its Clubs and past Players. 

The Fund acts not only to provide financial assistance to past Players, but support in a variety of forms specific to the interest of its beneficiaries. 

The NBL is mourning the passing of Corey Williams; one of the most beloved figures in the game, and a key to the League’s resurgence.

Williams lost his fight with cancer on Friday, May 10 at age 46.

Affectionately known as “Homicide”, Williams was a champion on the court winning the 2010 NBL MVP while playing for the Townsville Crocodiles. He played the game with immense passion, intensity, and joy and matched those incredible efforts off the court when he joined the NBL broadcast team as a commentator and analyst.

Williams will be remembered as one of the greatest ambassadors the NBL has ever seen. Always positive and enthusiastic, and never short of an opinion, his smile and energy lit up every room he walked into.

The NBL would like to send its deepest condolences to Williams’ family.

Through our fundraising partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation, donations to the NBL Assists Past Player Wellbeing Fund above $2.00 are 100% tax deductible. So please show your support for this initiative by donating today!