**ESPN REPORT: “Frank Kaminsky Shocks the Nation: Donates Entire Fortune to Wisconsin Badgers for New Stadium — ‘Badger Pride Lives in Me Forever’”**
**Madison, WI —** In an act of stunning generosity and unwavering loyalty, former Wisconsin basketball star **Frank Kaminsky** has donated his **entire personal fortune** toward the construction of a **brand-new, state-of-the-art stadium** for the Wisconsin Badgers. The ESPN-breaking announcement has sent shockwaves through the college athletics world and ignited a wave of celebration across Badger Nation.
Kaminsky, the 2015 National Player of the Year and a beloved figure in Wisconsin sports history, revealed his decision in an emotional press conference held at the Kohl Center, where his college career first took flight.
“I owe everything to this place,” Kaminsky said. “Every ounce of success I’ve had, every opportunity — it all started here. Badger pride lives in me forever, and I want to give something back that will last for generations.”
The new facility, which will reportedly be named **“Kaminsky Field House”**, is expected to be one of the most advanced in collegiate sports history, featuring cutting-edge training facilities, expanded seating, sustainable design, and a fully integrated student-athlete wellness center. University officials estimate the donation — rumored to be in the range of **\$30–40 million** — will cover the vast majority of the project’s cost.
While Kaminsky’s NBA career has spanned multiple teams and several years of success, his heart, he says, “never left Madison.”
“I remember the fans, the energy, the traditions — that sea of red,” Kaminsky said. “Wisconsin gave me a family, a purpose, and a platform. This is my way of saying thank you.”
Wisconsin Athletic Director Chris McIntosh called the donation “unprecedented,” praising Kaminsky not just for his on-court achievements, but for his character, humility, and commitment to community.
“Frank has always been more than an athlete,” McIntosh said. “He’s a leader, a mentor, and now, a historic philanthropist.”
The stadium project is expected to break ground in early 2026, with plans to serve multiple sports, university events, and community programs. Fans, students, and alumni have already taken to social media with overwhelming support, hailing Kaminsky as a “true Wisconsin legend.”
As Kaminsky stood on the court where his legacy began, his final words echoed with lasting meaning: “I may have left Wisconsin, but Wisconsin never left me. This is home.”
