Charles Barkley, the NBA Hall of Famer and Auburn University alumnus, has made notable financial contributions to his alma mater. In 2023, he pledged $5 million in his will to fund scholarships for Black students at Auburn, aiming to support diversity following the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admissions. In 2024, Barkley donated $2 million to Auburn’s women’s athletics programs, with $1 million specifically going to the women’s basketball team to help boost their growth and competitiveness.
