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From the Courant

Apparently, none of the former Huskies in the NBA donated money to the facility costs. Donor names are sprinkled throughout the facility and one sign listed all former players who donated. Former men's players who donated include Steve Pikiell, but none of the NBA alumni.

Former women's players who donated include Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird, and Diana Taurasi, among others.
 
Congratulations to them. Their initial contribution was a big momentum shift for this project.
 
Mind blowing that not a single UConn Men's player donated even a dime besides Coach Ollie! It didn't have to be a gargantuan amount, but at least the gesture of giving some nominal amount would have made a difference. I mean melo, a one and doner, ponied up millions for cuse....The place needs decorations so I hope they step up now.
 
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noeynox said:
Calhoun was always adamant he didn't think the. Nba guys should be asked to give.
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And I agree with Calhoun, but I think it should've been a gesture they wanted to make on there own accord. The program seems to treat them right and they are always still around at games and practices.....Ray Allen is even at this event. As an alum I don't need to be asked to bolster my alma mater, it's something I enjoy and get to brag about. I would think being apart of a basketball dynasty would instill that same sense of pride.
 
I agree with Calhoun...but I'd be shocked if he thought that'd mean almost NONE of them would give ANYTHING.

Isn't my money. Not up to me how to spend it. But it's very disappointing, at the least, as a visual. And, they're still missing a significant percentage of the total cost, about $7 million.
 
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It seems weird to me that people have feelings about where the money is coming from or how much the named sponsor gave... Who cares as long as the building is completed? I loved watching Ray Allen. But he's not the future of UConn basketball. The kids who practice in the building are. The kids who are commit because of that building are. Life's too short man.
 
Do you think the Uconn alum (mens) have become selfish. And forgotten it was their school along with their coaches that got them to where they are. Our most successful alum (Ray Allen) didn't give a dime. Hell Carmelo gave Syracuse 1M.
 
popcorn said:
Do you think the Uconn alum (mens) have become selfish. And forgotten it was their school along with their coaches that got them to where they are. Our most successful alum (Ray Allen) didn't give a dime. Hell Carmelo gave Syracuse 1M.
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I think their own individual talents also had a good deal in getting them where they are. I find it a bit surprising that there aren't reports of anyone donating besides the release of KO donating last year, but let's not act like the school didn't make millions off the players as well.
 
zls44 said:
Isn't my money. Not up to me how to spend it. But it's very disappointing, at the least, as a visual. And, they're still missing a significant percentage of the total cost, about $7 million.
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Yep, I didn't want to use the word disappointing initially, but that's what it will be if none of the former star players donate something.
 
Just a thought, maybe Ray Allen feels his money is better spent donating to his work with child diabetes then a basketball gym.

It would be cool if every guy thought to donate, but that's an awkward position to put Calhoun in to ask.

The players don't owe UConn any money for everything they've brought to the school. Feel like every fan that says they should've, should look in the mirror and say how much they've donated before casting a cloud on the players.
 
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They don't have to donate. Just saying its not the best visual in the world. Especially when you have former walk-ons, team managers and WBB players making six-figures at most donating.

Plus, couldn't these guys use the tax shelter? Maybe not, might not be something that can be written-off anyway.
 
Man you freaking guys. How about not working so hard to find something to gripe about? Today is a great day for the program. The Champions Center was all funded by private contribution, so it's not like the state had to pony up. How 'bout we give the bitching a rest, just for today?
 
I added up the career to-date earnings for 15 of their biggest NBA alumni. It's over $886,000,000.

Can they spare $1,000? Is that a ridiculous expectation? They don't need to cover ALL of the missing cash, but I'll be that guy here and say that a grand each is a reasonable expectation.
 
zls44 said:
I added up the career to-date earnings for 15 of their biggest NBA alumni. It's over $886,000,000.

Can they spare $1,000? Is that a ridiculous expectation? They don't need to cover ALL of the missing cash, but I'll be that guy here and say that a grand each is a reasonable expectation.
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I prefer to think they've all donated but asked their donations remain anonymous.
 
CL82 said:
Man you freaking guys. How about not working so hard to find something to gripe about? Today is a great day for the program. The Champions Center was all funded by private contribution, so it's not like the state had to pony up. How 'bout we give the bitching a rest, just for today?
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^ This. Thank you, CL82.

On a side note, we could be the Cuse today;)
 
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temery said:
I prefer to think they've all donated but asked their donations remain anonymous.
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I have to assume players donated anonymously, it just doesn't make any sense otherwise. Moving on, tonight should be awesome!
 
Palatine said:
From the Courant

Apparently, none of the former Huskies in the NBA donated money to the facility costs. Donor names are sprinkled throughout the facility and one sign listed all former players who donated. Former men's players who donated include Steve Pikiell, but none of the NBA alumni.

Former women's players who donated include Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird, and Diana Taurasi, among others.
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I am sorry but that is really stingy and selfish. How can they not donate? Unacceptable.
 
Other than KO donating ,still very surprised none of the other nba guys stepped up and donated
 
Fishy said:
They built the building, the fans and boosters just had to pay for it.

Move on.
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Yeah, but didn't JC hint that they were just waiting until the Hathaway was canned? Or until KO got the gig full time? Or was that just baloney?
 
Count me among the people surprised and ultimately disappointed that not a single former men's player has donated - except Pikell? Women make far far less and the fact that Lobo, Bird and Taurasi donated reflects well on the women, and poorly on the men.
 
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Very cool! Since they moved everything into the practice facility, what are they doing with the former space inside Gampel?
 
As fans, we owe so much more to the players than they owe to the University. It's strange to see no donations considering how strong the brotherhood is and how often these guys come back to support Calhoun's charity game. I mean, you are seeing former athletes at the dedication for the new center. But still, we would be absolutely nowhere with out these guys so they deserve to make any decision they want.
 
noeynox said:
Calhoun was always adamant he didn't think the. Nba guys should be asked to give.
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And he was wrong. I said it before and will say it again, some of these players like Allen, Gay, Caron, Marshall etc. earned in excess of $100 million in their careers and can't send $100k back?
 
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Jim Calhoun has no problem asking me to donate to cancer. He should have no problem asking his alumni for few thousand bucks. I hope some of the NBAers do help in some way like Lobo, Taurasi and Bird did.
 
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Eh, people go to schools and pay tuition, and then get decent jobs and donate. In that sense, schools make money off students. And hey still ask for donations. That's why they call them donations. It's not like the school does favors to the students for free. This is always the relationship.
 
UCweCONN said:
And he was wrong. I said it before and will say it again, some of these players like Allen, Gay, Caron, Marshall etc. earned in excess of $100 million in their careers and can't send $100k back?
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Call Calhoun and convince him to ask the players to donate. Let us know how you make out.
 
noeynox said:
Calhoun was always adamant he didn't think the. Nba guys should be asked to give.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't this exactly what Calhoun's job was within the Athletic Department after he stepped down as coach? Some sort of a fundraising capacity?
 
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Fishy said:
You have a job - start writing some checks.
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Yep, already did, however I also paid good money to send my children to UConn as did my father, his mother,etc.
I appreciate the fact that this is a big day, BUT, imagine how much bigger it would be if a bunch of the ex players all chipped in and gave a pledge of say $2MM with a challenge for a match.
I disagree that they owe the school nothing.
I'm going to temper my disappointment in hopes they are planning something and/or see the light.
If none or very few do give, I'll be puzzled.
Kudos to Stevie P and the ladies who gave
 
popcorn said:
Do you think the Uconn alum (mens) have become selfish. And forgotten it was their school along with their coaches that got them to where they are. Our most successful alum (Ray Allen) didn't give a dime. Hell Carmelo gave Syracuse 1M.
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Actually Anthony gave $3 million to Syracuse for their practice facility.

I'm also shocked that none of the UConn NBA guys gave. It must be because UConn (Calhoun?) told them not to. Based on all the other players who gave to every other school that has built or is building a new practice facility I'd be very surprised if none of them offered on their own without being asked. So they must have been turned away. For whatever reason. I'd love to know why.

Whatever, doesn't matter. The place is built. It looks awesome. That's all that counts at this point.
 
Tenspro2002 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't this exactly what Calhoun's job was within the Athletic Department after he stepped down as coach? Some sort of a fundraising capacity?
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Look, I'm only going on what Calhoun has publicly said in the past. I always thought that was to put pressure on Hathaway to do his job and not try to take the easy way out and ride the NBA coattails of the program.

Now that Hathaway is gone and they are supposedly not donating I'm going to take Calhoun at his word.
 
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