Georgia announces historic donation to men’s basketball program
By David Wasson
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The Georgia men’s basketball team has received a $10 million donation – the largest philanthropic commitment in UGA Athletic Association history in support of the program.
Georgia graduate Adam Wexler, the founder of PrizePicks and CEO of The Hidden Jams, committed to the donation that will be used for personnel and operating expenses within the Georgia men’s basketball program, with a portion going toward the Athletic Director Excellence Fund.
“The University of Georgia has always meant a tremendous amount to me and my family,” Wexler said in a release announcing the donation. “Watching my father’s lifelong connection to this university shaped my appreciation for what Georgia represents: opportunity, culture, and excellence. There has never been a more interesting time in the history of collegiate athletics for donors to make a difference, and I’d love for this to be the start of something much bigger for the Bulldog community.”
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The $10 million donation places Wexler among the university’s most significant benefactors, with the gift is expected to serve as an anchor commitment supporting the continued evolution, long-term competitive standing and national ambitions of the Georgia basketball program.
Wexler, a 2007 graduate, attended the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. His father, Alan Wexler, was a two-sport student-athlete at Georgia who competed alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton and under Olympic champion and track coach Spec Towns.
An APSE national award-winning writer and editor, David Wasson has almost four decades of experience in the print journalism business in Florida and Alabama. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and several national magazines and websites. His Twitter handle: @JustDWasson.
