Tyson Demos

ALT The ABPA stands with Tiffany Mitchell and all players in the pursuit of a respectful, inclusive and safe environment at work, in the community and online. We commend Tiffany and the players for addressing this issue. Unacceptably, we have witnessed online abuse directed at players in relation to this incident. The ABPA is supporting all players to document and report any online abuse. Racist abuse is abhorrent. People who perpetuate this abuse, whether online or offline, can expect to face consequences.

ALT As organisations, and as individuals, we have the responsibility to identify and call out racism in every space. You can stand with the players and us to call out abuse. When you identify systemic racism and discrimination, work to change it. The ABPA takes an active role in correcting the issues our players are facing with cultural insensitivities and discrimination in our basketball community. Collectively, we can set the example and continue to educate and support each other. Stronger Together - We Got You. Statement by ABPA CEO, Jacob Holmes

ALT Grey map of Australia and Torres Strait Islands. Specific areas in light grey with a coloured circle to represent where players come from. Text says “2021 NBL & WNBL Indigenous Map” with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. “The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players of the NBL and WNBL have played an important role in our game for over 40 years. Each player on this map is proud of their identity, families and communities, and want to proudly share their cultures within the game and across Australia. “This map reflects the way the players listed wish to identify themselves. IBA and ABPA understand there may be different ways to display each place on this map.” The Indigenous Basketball Australia and Australian Basketball Players’ Association logos. On the right is a list of each player’s name, their club and their origins.