Domantas Sabonis donates to Gonzaga basketball programs, center named
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Domantas Sabonis, a three-time NBA All-Star with the Sacramento Kings, made a significant donation to Gonzaga University's basketball programs. This contribution, the largest ever from a former player, was announced during the unveiling of the newly dedicated Sabonis Family Strength & Conditioning Center. Sabonis expressed gratitude for the role Gonzaga has played in his life and emphasized the importance of supporting future student-athletes. Coach Mark Few praised Sabonis for his dedication and impact on the community. The donation is expected to benefit both the men's and women's basketball programs significantly.
- •Sabonis is a former Gonzaga player and current NBA All-Star.
- •The donation is the largest ever from a former player.
- •The center was unveiled next to the Steve Hertz Basketball Practice Facility.
- •Sabonis attended a golf clinic in Spokane during the announcement.
- •Coach Mark Few acknowledged the lasting impact of the donation.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Kings' Sabonis Honors Gonzaga With Landmark Donation
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Domantas Sabonis Makes ‘Gonzaga Difference,’ Provides Substantial Donation to Basketball Programs
"Kings star Domantas Sabonis made the largest donation ever by a former Gonzaga basketball player, leading the school to rename its strength and conditioning facility in honor of the Sabonis family.
"The newly dedicated Sabonis Family Strength & Conditioning Center was unveiled in the Volkar Centrer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 10:02 PMKings' Sabonis Honors Gonzaga With Landmark Donation
Kings star Domantas Sabonis made the largest donation ever by a former Gonzaga basketball player, leading the school to rename its strength and conditioning facility in honor of the Sabonis family.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 3:40 AMDomantas Sabonis Makes ‘Gonzaga Difference,’ Provides Substantial Donation to Basketball Programs
The newly dedicated Sabonis Family Strength & Conditioning Center was unveiled in the Volkar Centrer.
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