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St. John’s Secures Record $32.5M Gift for Basketball Facility and Scholarships

The donation from Board Chair William J. Janetschek will fund a state-of-the-art practice center and expand student-athlete scholarships.

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St. John's will get a new practice facility thanks to the largest donation in school history.
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Overview

  • St. John’s University announced a record $32.5 million donation from Board Chair and alumnus William J. Janetschek, the largest in the school’s 155-year history.
  • Of the total gift, $25 million will be allocated to the construction of a cutting-edge basketball practice facility, with $7.5 million directed toward student scholarships.
  • The new facility, serving both men’s and women’s basketball teams, will feature advanced training equipment, hydrotherapy pools, dining areas, and community spaces.
  • Construction is set to begin in late 2025, with the facility expected to be completed by 2027, aligning with the university’s broader vision for athletic and academic growth.
  • The donation follows a landmark season for the men’s basketball team, which achieved its first outright Big East regular-season title since 1985 under coach Rick Pitino.