How to raise money for Syracuse basketball and Gerry McNamara (With SU booster Vinny Lobdell)

About this episode

Brent Axe interviews Vinny Lobdell about fundraising efforts for Syracuse basketball under new head coach Gerry McNamara.

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with SU booster and local business man Vinny Lobdell, who is part of a effort to raise about $4-5 million for Syracuse basketball under new head coach Gerry McNamara. Lobdell tells Axe how McNamara's hire has galvanized boosters and how they are organizing to raise money to make Syracuse basketball more competitive in the NIL space. Lobdell also tells Axe about his relationship with SU legend Carmelo Anthony, how he became as passionate supporter of SU basketball and about his philanthropy and support of various causes in the Syracuse community. Music provided by Silverset. Website: https://silverset.band/ Do you want your independent music featured on Syracuse Sports? Email Brent to find out how. Being a Syracuse Sports Insider gives you direct text message access to Brent Axe anytime for all the latest on SU sports. Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Axe, Gerry McNamara

Guest: Vinny Lobdell

Topics covered

• Syracuse basketball
• fundraising
• NIL
• Gerry McNamara
• community support

Keywords

• Syracuse basketball
• fundraising
• Vinny Lobdell
• Gerry McNamara
• NIL
• Carmelo Anthony
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Syracuse basketball, Syracuse.com, Silverset

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