Robert Covington is a generous man.
He’s been very involved in Wolves community events, he sponsors a Tickets for Kids group and he’s consistently been willing to show up for his community with both his time and money.
That community extends to his alma mater Tennessee State University. This week, Covington made a major donation of $75,000 to the basketball program. Covington has remained close with Tennessee State coach Penny Collins who was an assistant when Covington was in school.
"I just wanted to give back," Covington told The Tennessean. "My guy, Penny, has been a great dude.