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Raptors’ Kyle Lowry gives $1 million to alma mater in Philadelphia

Villanova basketball will name locker room after the Raptors guard, who has never forgotten his roots.

Kyle Lowry had a nice homecoming Monday, one that included his $1-million donation to Villanova, until he and Ben Simmons were ejected late in the Sixers' win over the Raptors.

PHILADELPHIA—Jay Wright appreciates the money because $1 million is nothing to sneeze at. And the Villanova basketball coach thanks Raptors guard Kyle Lowry profusely for the donation to his alma mater here Monday. But Wright points to a much less tangible but equally important impact Lowry has on the program and to the athletes who aspire to reach his level.