Koorie Academy Basketball is set to become an official charity partner of Melbourne United for the NBL25 season and beyond.

The partnership follows years of collaboration between the two organisations, focusing on creating opportunities for Indigenous youth in sport across Victoria.

Koorie Academy Basketball founder and proud Gunai Kurnai man, Ricky Baldwin, expressed his excitement about the partnership.

"For me it's huge. Having the connection with a club like Melbourne United has been really special," he said.

"Getting the direct interactions with current players and past legends like Adam Ballinger, who has come down and gotten involved in our training sessions are experiences some of these kids will never forget."

Mr Baldwin said he values the partnership with Melbourne United as it provides more opportunities for young Indigenous athletes and highlights their culture, showing them they can be proud and aspire to achieve their goals.

"It tells me as an Indigenous man that the club cares about being on a journey together," he said.

"Having events like Indigenous Round where kids from disadvantaged communities can see their culture showcased and celebrated by people they look up to in front of 10,000 people is really meaningful.

"It lets them know that they can be proud of their culture and they can work to achieve whatever they want in life."

Melbourne United CEO, Nick Truelson, believes the partnership will only work to further solidify the organisation's commitment to being as inclusive as possible.

"It's our purpose at Melbourne United to use the power of basketball to inspire, entertain and enrich people's lives," he said.

"Our partnership with the Koorie Academy Basketball has been a meaningful one over the past few years.

"Having young Indigenous athletes get to come into our club and experience basketball at the highest level is something we want to continue to do, and through this partnership I believe that will be the case."