Entrepreneur Mike Repole on Saturday asked fans in a post on social media to “join him in supporting” the St. John’s men’s basketball team “with their NIL dollars.” Repole, a St. John’s alum, wrote in the post following the team’s loss in the Sweet 16 on Friday, “What an amazing year, what an amazing … last two years and what a great six weeks this has been. I’m really excited not only for this year, but also next year. I’ve already committed my pledge to [AD] Ed Kull and the athletic department.” He added, “We don’t want this to be a one- or two-year thing. We want to build a dynasty over here for the next 5 to 10 years.” St. John’s coach Rick Pitino earlier this season said that Repole’s support for the basketball program represents “approximately 40% of the NIL money.” Repole said, “[They] need not only my help, but everybody’s help. So whether you’re donating $1, $5, $50 or $250, every amount counts … You guys know you have my word. I will always do my part. But now we just need everyone just to chip in a little bit more” (NEWSDAY, 3/28).
Mike Repole asks fans to help with St. John’s hoops NIL
