Founded on February 28, 2025, the Willis Brownlee Foundation was created with a mission rooted in passion, purpose, and the transformative power of sport. Inspired by the journey of its founder, Willis Brownlee, a lifelong student of basketball, the foundation aims to uplift and empower the next generation through the values and lessons the game has taught him.

Basketball has been more than a sport for Willis—it has been a teacher, a guide, and a global passport. Through years of dedication on and off the court, Willis has learned the true value of discipline, teamwork, hard work, and resilience. The game has instilled in him the importance of physical health and mental fitness, and above all, the strength that comes from unity—no matter background, race, or circumstance.

The Willis Brownlee Foundation is built as a safe, inclusive space where children of all ages and backgrounds can come together as a team. More than just basketball training, the foundation offers foundational life tools—lessons in leadership, accountability, self-confidence, and determination. With the guiding principles of Train the Body, Inspire the Mind, and Elevate the Youth, the foundation exists to prepare young individuals for success both on the court and in life.

• Willis has had the privilege of traveling the world, playing against elite competition, experiencing new cultures, and forming lasting relationships. The Willis Brownlee Foundation is his way of giving back—of opening doors for youth to step into opportunity, explore their potential, and create brighter futures.

• Because the youth are our future—and with the right support, they can achieve greatntess