ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – A new era of collegiate athletics has officially begun with the approval of the House Settlement on Friday, June 6, paving the way for institutions to directly share additional benefits with students-athletes starting in the 2025-26 academic year.

Despite the uncertainty of the settlement over the past several months, Bona Athletics has been preparing diligently for all outcomes of the settlement. With the official approval now in place, St. Bonaventure is launching the Bonnies Basketball Excellence Fund to directly support the Bona men's and women's basketball programs and assist in sharing additional benefits with student-athletes.

To donate to the newly established excellence funds, click here and select Men's or Women's Basketball Excellence Fund in the dropdown. As with all gifts to St. Bonaventure, contributions are tax deductible.

St. Bonaventure University has a long, proud tradition of Basketball Excellence. Without question, basketball success is synonymous with St. Bonaventure, a crucial part of the Bonnies fabric and what binds the Brown and White family together.

"Every Bonaventure supporter will play an important role in ensuring that the incredible success that we have become accustomed to is sustained throughout this bold new period of a reshaped collegiate athletics," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta. "Together, we will continue to navigate the present challenges, capitalize on the new opportunities presented and maintain our steadfast commitment to our student-athletes and the mission of St. Bonaventure University."