HISTORIC GIFT: Nebraska Legend Kelsey Griffin Donates $16.7M to Huskers’ New Stadium Project, Pledges Lifelong Support for Women’s Basketball
In an awe-inspiring moment that will go down as one of the most selfless and powerful acts in Nebraska sports history, former Huskers women’s basketball star Kelsey Griffin has donated a jaw-dropping $16.7 million to help fund the University of Nebraska’s new basketball stadium renovation project.
This game-changing gift — the largest ever from a former Nebraska women’s athlete — isn’t just about bricks and seats. It’s a passionate, deeply personal statement from a legend who still bleeds scarlet and cream.
> “Nebraska pride lives in me no matter where life takes me,” Griffin said through tears. “This is about giving back to the place that gave me everything.”
Griffin, who starred for the Huskers from 2005–2010 and went on to a professional career in the WNBA and overseas, has remained a beloved figure in Lincoln. But this donation has elevated her legacy to mythic status.
🏟️ A Future Built on Heart
The donation will go directly toward the Huskers’ state-of-the-art stadium renovation, which promises upgraded training facilities, expanded seating, and a better gameday experience for fans and players alike.
University officials confirmed that a portion of the new complex will be named in Griffin’s honor — a tribute not only to her achievements on the court, but to her character off it.
🔥 More Than Money — A Movement
Griffin says this gift is just the beginning. She plans to launch a mentorship program, connect with current Huskers athletes, and play an active role in shaping the future of Nebraska women’s basketball.
“This is my legacy,” she said. “And it belongs to every young girl who dares to dream in Nebraska.”
With this single act of generosity, Kelsey Griffin has proven once again: she’s still carrying the team — just in a different way.
