A Increase font size. This story was published as Purdue was about to open its remodeled version of Mackey. How could you top what transpired on Saturday, Dec. The only more impressive structure for basketball in the Big Ten was Assembly Hall at Illinois, built four years earlier, but Purdue, for once, was ahead of the curve. It carried a game winning streak and had just become the first team to win the title without a senior in its playing rotation.
He had been so dominant the previous season that the NCAA had instituted a rule against dunking -— which only served to help him round out his offensive arsenal by perfecting the sky-hook. Facebook Twitter Email. March Madness Mackey Arena 'the perfect college basketball arena in every way'. Matthew Glenesk Indianapolis Star. Show Caption. Hide Caption. What will March Madness look like this year? Additional parking information will be provided for all athletic events as event dates approach.
Please check back on this page as the event date gets closer. On May 18, , Purdue University officials announced plans for the most comprehensive and significant facility undertaking in the university's athletics history. The Mackey Complex project brought a plus-year-old campus landmark into the 21st century while preserving its rich history and tradition. The scope of the project was significant, designed to have a positive effect on all Boilermaker student-athletes, specifically with improved and increased space for academic support, sports medicine and sports performance.
A three-level structure was built adjacent to Mackey and highlights include:. The Mackey Complex project significantly enhanced the overall fan experience at Purdue basketball games. The concourse width was nearly tripled, concession areas increased four times from 12 to 48 points of sale and restroom space increased threefold for women and by 35 percent for men.
In addition, the lower seating sections on the west side was modified to allow for premium seats. Accessible seating increased more than seven times.
Three club spaces were created, one for all fans on the west side, a premium club to the east and a courtside club for courtside seat holders. Other upgrades included new locker rooms and lounges, meeting rooms, offices, laundry facilities and equipment storage.
A new ticket office created in Mackey is approximately twice the size of the previous one in the Intercollegiate Athletic Facility. The entire upper level of the Intercollegiate Athletic Facility was transformed into an academic center spanning more than 5, square feet, and the building was renamed the Brees Academic Performance Center. On Nov. Originally named Purdue Arena, groundbreaking for the circular concrete and steel structure with a domed roof took place July 20, It was hailed as "the first of its kind among collegiate sports facilities.
The Boilermakers came up just short, in front of a standing room-only crowd of more than 14,, in the debut of the legendary Rick Mount. In March of , the facility was renamed in honor of Guy "Red" Mackey, who was part of the Purdue Athletics scene for 45 years, including 29 as athletics director, before passing away in On Dec.
Amy Ruley, a inductee into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, scored the first basket in Purdue women's basketball history. Wooden Drive, north of Stadium Avenue.
The figures commemorates Mackey at the groundbreaking for Purdue Arena on July 20, Tip time is 4 p. Purdue Arena was renamed for Mackey in The circular concrete and steel structure with a domed roof was hailed as "the first of its kind among collegiate sports facilities.
The Boilermakers came up just short, in front of a standing room-only crowd of more than 14,, in the debut of the legendary Rick Mount. It all began in the fall of , when the Glasgow, Kentucky, native enrolled as a freshman.
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