Record $10 Million Gift Fuels Georgia Men’s Basketball

On May 21, 2026, the University of Georgia Athletic Association announced a $10 million commitment from alumnus Adam Wexler to the men’s basketball program. Funds will support personnel and operating costs, with a portion allocated to the Athletic Director Excellence Fund. The donation is the largest single philanthropic contribution in UGA athletics history.

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The Bulldogs entered the 2026-27 season after back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and a school-record 22 wins. Over the past decade UGA has ranked among the nation’s top-20 public universities, accumulating 54 national team championships and 186 SEC titles across all sports. The new funding arrives as the basketball program seeks to translate recent success into sustained national relevance.

Adam Wexler gives Georgia athletics $10 million for men’s basketball — Mogaz

Adam Wexler, a 2007 Terry College of Business graduate, founded the daily-fantasy platform PrizePicks and now leads The Hidden Jams. His father, Alan Wexler, was a two-sport athlete at UGA who played football with Fran Tarkenton and edited the student newspaper. Athletic director Josh Brooks oversees the Athletic Director Excellence Fund, while head coach Mike White, hired in 2022, guided the team to its recent tournament runs.

Adam Wexler Gives UGA $10 Million for Georgia Basketball

• Donation: $10 million (largest single gift to any UGA sport).

Adam Wexler gives Georgia athletics $10 million for men’s basketball — Mogaz

• Allocation: General fund for personnel/operations; part to the Athletic Director Excellence Fund.

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• Recent achievements: 22 wins (school record), consecutive NCAA Tournament berths, 54 national team championships, 186 SEC titles.

Adam Wexler gives Georgia athletics $10 million for men’s basketball — Mogaz

Athletic director Josh Brooks said the contribution will have a lasting impact and serve as an anchor commitment that supports the program’s evolution and national ambitions. Coach Mike White noted the gift aligns with the team’s growth focus and its aim to compete consistently at the highest level. Wexler described the donation as a reflection of his family’s long-standing connection to UGA and expressed hope it will catalyze broader support for the Bulldog community.

Adam Wexler Gives UGA $10 Million for Georgia Basketball

• “The University of Georgia has always meant a tremendous amount to me and my family,” — Adam Wexler, UGA alumnus and founder of PrizePicks

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• “Watching my father’s lifelong connection to this university shaped my appreciation for what Georgia represents: opportunity, culture, and excellence.” — Adam Wexler

Adam Wexler Gives UGA $10 Million for Georgia Basketball

• “From the day we arrived in Athens, the focus of our program has been growth,” — Mike White, head coach, Georgia men’s basketball

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• “This gift will leave a lasting impact on the Athletic Association and, specifically, the men's basketball program,” — Josh Brooks, athletic director, University of Georgia

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The university will release details on how the $10 million will be deployed and any related initiatives in upcoming announcements. Stakeholders anticipate the funding will bolster recruiting, coaching stability, and operational resources as the program pursues consistent national relevance.

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