Corey Bane
| No. 17 – Biloxi Venom | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Species | Artic wolf ( Canidae ) |
| Gender | Male |
| Nickname(s) | |
| Bane-man | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
July 14, 1998 Atlanta, GA |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Shoots | Right-handed |
| Career information | |
| School | University of Shirrean Islands |
| FBA draft | 2024 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall |
| Selected by the Biloxi Venom | |
| Pro playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024 - present | Biloxi Venom |
| Contract information | |
| Contract year | 2024 |
| 2026 Salary | $3 million |
| Player Contacts | |
| (IC) Agent | Dukeboah (Zeek) |
| (OOC) Creator | Dukeboah (Zeek) |
| (OOC) Actor | Unknown |
| (OOC) Usage | Ask me before any use |
Biography
Corey was always a humbled, quite introverted person growing up. Corey comes from a tough area in the Atlanta area, his family was always on the verge on getting kicked out on the street or being robbed in the middle of the night, but this didn’t stop Corey from loving the sport basketball, he promised to himself that he will become a professional basketball player at the age of 7, he told his parents this and his parents raised the money to get him extra lessons on the weekends by a trainer. Corey was so determined to improve he always annoyed the trainer for extra work but this gained the trainer (Aaron Hugh) respect and they began to get close.
Despite his passion, Corey struggled to find his place on his middle school team, due to his small size He wasn’t very well-liked, often overshadowed by more outgoing and confident players. His quiet demeanor and shaky performances on the court didn’t help his standing with his teammates, who sometimes dismissed him as too soft or too timid to ever make it big. This lack of support carried over into his early years of high school, where he still couldn’t seem to break through.
Things hit rock bottom during his junior year. A five-star recruit named Donnie Arris, who was the star of the team, openly mocked Corey, telling him he’d never be anything and that he wouldn’t even make a junior college team. Donnie sneered that Corey’s family would stay dirt poor no matter how hard he tried. These cruel words cut deep, leading Corey to a mental breakdown. For the first time, he seriously considered quitting basketball altogether. The weight of his own struggles and the harsh words of someone he saw as more talented nearly crushed his spirit.
But just when Corey was about to give up, his trainer, Aaron, stepped in. Aaron had seen Corey’s potential from the beginning, and he knew that Corey had something special something that couldn’t be measured by others’ opinions. He told Corey to ignore those boys and to keep pushing forward, reminding him of the promise he made to himself and the hard work he had already put in.
With Aaron’s encouragement, Corey found the strength to keep going. During his senior year, everything finally clicked. He averaged 25 points per game, silencing his doubters and proving to himself that he could rise above the negativity. His remarkable turnaround caught the attention of scouts and coaches, leading to multiple college offers.
Ultimately, Corey committed to the University of Shirrean Islands.
And ironically Donnie ended up not getting recruited.