Corey “Homicide” Williams

The Climb To The Top

Corey “Homicide” Williams always finds a way. No matter what.

Corey Williams: Early Years

Corey Williams is a Bronx bred basketball player who attended Rice High School, where things didn’t go exactly as planned by any basketball player standards. Corey’s grades were less than stellar, and he received zero offers to play after high school. However, then there was one, a JUCO in Kansas City called Penn Valley CC.

Although people doubted his scholastic and athletic abilities. Corey would make up for everything in pure heart. He fought his way through and upon attending Penn Valley CC, Corey help his team to a NJCAA Mens Division 2 National Championship.

In his following year, Corey earned JUCO First Team All-American as a sophomore. By believing in himself and working hard, Corey received an offer to play for Alabama State. A well known HBCU where in two years he averaged 12.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists a game.

Although Corey graduated with his Criminal Justice degree, he went back home as he again had no prospects to continue his career.

Homicide: AKA Corey Williams

However, in typical Corey Williams fashion, he made a way. He began playing StreetBall and quickly developed a reputation for destroying his opponents, which penned him the nickname “Homicide”. Just like that, a legend is born, and Corey blazed his own path from there.

He’s played for, and excelled on more teams we even knew existed. But we can pick out a few just to show the depth of his career.

Professional Career

In 2004-2005 Corey Williams joined the Yunnan Honghe in the Chinese Basketball Association. There he bought his do or die attitude and averaged 27 points a game.

After having stints with multiple NBA summer league teams from the Nuggets to the Warriors, Williams ended up winning an NBA Development League Championship with the Dakota Wizards in 2007. He averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists a game.

However, Corey was far from done and continued his journey to Australia, where he signed with the Townsville Crocodiles and played 3 seasons with the NBL team. His third and final season in 2010 saw him receive Player Of The Year Honors as he averaged 18.6 points, 5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists a game while shooting an efficient 50% from the field. He would play for other teams in the NBL, but finished his Australian career averaging 19.5 points, 5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists a game.

The Legend

Corey would continue playing the sport that gave him so much, and would finish up his career in Puerto Rico and Lebanon by 2016, but his heart was back in Australia, and it shows.

Corey Williams has become a top face of the NBL sports world, and was one of the first to endorse LaMelo Ball as the number one pick for the NBA draft. Though he was off by two spots, he still put everyone on notice and the world has paid attention.

Humility

Mr. Williams gives back and sets an example. For the athletes that follow his lead will make a better place for all of us.

Corey Williams has seen the highs and lows of the basketball world, and it’s only made him more determined to succeed. He brings this mentality to his everyday life and to the youth he speaks with.

Corey has been spreading his message to his community over the years. He shows kids that come from where he’s from, a different image than that of their everyday experience. He’s not only trained them in basketball, but he’s informed the next generation of players to work hard, and never allow someone else to dictate their path in life.

Have a look at his website http://www.coreywilliams.net/portfolio/ to see more of what he’s about and how far he’s come.

The Future Is Bright

Corey “Homicide” Williams, a retired professional athlete, sports broadcaster, mentor, and much more.

Homicide: The Legend Continues

Corey Williams may have started out in the Bronx. But no one knows where he’ll finish. You can be sure that wherever he goes, he’ll leave his mark. With awards like NBL MVP, All-NBL First Team, 3 time All NBL Second Team, NBA D-League Champion, CBA assists leader, CBA All-Defensive Team, and All-CBA Second Team.

Corey “Homicide” Williams doesn’t seem like the one to settle for where he’s at. His career as an NBL commentator, and all-around public figure has brought him multiple opportunities in business. Have a look at his work behind the mic in this clip, and join us in wishing this hometown athlete the best of luck.

Update

Corey “Homicide” Williams one of our NY Streetball Legends, and prominent face of the NBL in Australia, passed away on May 10, 2024. He succumbed to stage 4 colon cancer at the young age of 46.

We were honored to have written about him years before, spotlighting the remarkable journey of this Hometown Athlete.

R.I.P. Corey, your legacy remains in tact, and you will never be forgotten.

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