“We’re committed to ensuring Illawarra remains in the NBL and remains there for a long and fruitful future. We don’t want to see any club go under as a result of the coronavirus. There are a number of parties interested including LaMelo Ball and his management and we’re continuing to have discussions with them. Since LaMelo Ball’s team made those comments, we’d had another two or three expressions of interest from very significant offshore investors as well as another two or three locals who have put their hand up to show interest. These are really well-credentialed individuals and organisations so it’s a very promising sign.”