Adrian Wojnarowski, the legendary NBA reporter famed for his ‘Woj bombs’ breaking news alerts, is auctioning memorabilia—including the iPhones that shaped modern sports journalism—to raise NIL funds for St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball program. The online auction, announced via social media, features items tied to Wojnarowski’s career and aims to strengthen the Bonnies’ recruiting, transfer portal strategies, and alumni engagement.
Key auction highlights include:
- The iPhone used to announce the 2020 NBA COVID-19 shutdown (minimum bid: $525)
- Wojnarowski’s ESPN ID badge and 2023 All-Star Game credential
- Unlimited video chats and private dinners with the reporter-turned-general manager
Wojnarowski, a St. Bonaventure alumnus, transitioned from ESPN to become the program’s GM in September 2023.
‘This is about building sustainable success through NIL,’he stated, emphasizing his focus on modernizing the Atlantic 10 team’s operations. Proceeds will directly support athlete endorsements and roster development under NCAA name, image, and likeness guidelines.
The auction underscores college basketball’s evolving landscape, where NIL funds increasingly determine competitive viability. St. Bonaventure, a mid-major powerhouse, leverages Wojnarowski’s industry clout to attract talent in an era dominated by transfer portals and lucrative sponsorship deals. Fans and collectors can bid until [date], with all items offering a tangible connection to Wojnarowski’s career-defining scoops.
