Field Level Media
21 May 2026, 22:55 GMT+10
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Georgia alumnus Adam Wexler donated $10 million to the Bulldogs' men's basketball program, marking the largest philanthropic commitment by one donor in the school's athletic history, the school announced on Thursday.
Wexler, who graduated from Georgia in 2007, is the founder of PrizePicks, one of the largest daily fantasy sports operations in the country. His donation will go toward operating expenses and personnel in the men's basketball program.
'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,' Wexler said in a release, adding that his father being a former Georgia football player and track athlete led to him becoming a fervent Bulldogs fan.
A diehard hoops fan, Wexler said he hopes his donation helps 'build on the momentum from the last couple years.' Under coach Mike White, Georgia has made the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons and posted three straight 20-win campaigns.
'Our ultimate goal is to grow Georgia Basketball into a program that regularly competes at the highest levels,' White said in the release. 'Georgia Basketball is very important to Adam Wexler, and his incredibly generous gift will assist us greatly in our pursuit to reach that standard.'
--Field Level Media
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