Kyle O'Quinn Rumors

Since arriving at NSU as an otherwise-overlooked high schooler from New York, O’Quinn credits the school with giving him “an opportunity of a lifetime.” It’s why, eight seasons into his NBA career, he wants to give back. “I like to be a part it,” O’Quinn, 30, said this week. “I like to be engaged, and I’m a fan now. Now that I don’t go there, I’m a fan of the university, and I want to see the university do great things. So my giving is just out of my heart.”

“It’s been a huge lifesaver,” NSU coach Robert Jones said. “It’s not the easiest task for us to raise $50,000. Maybe for some other programs, maybe it’s nothing. But it’s tough for us to raise $50,000, especially in one shot like that. So for him to be able to contribute $50,000 every year helps out tremendously.”