LOOK: Purdue Updates Men's Final Four Banners Inside Mackey Arena
The Final Four banners inside Mackey Arena have a new look. Before Purdue unveils the 2024 banner on Monday night, the school decided to give the old collection a makeover.
In a photo shared from Purdue fan Paul Branham from the Purdue women's basketball exhibition game vs. Indiana Tech on Wednesday, you can see the banners have been updated. Below is the image that was posted to social media.
Sneak peak for @BoilerBall fans 👀
— Paul Branham (@BoilerPaulie) October 29, 2024
The banners that needed to be rearranged have been re-hung since last weekend, leaving room for another Final Four/National Finalist banner for last year.
To be unveiled at the season opener on November 4 vs Texas A&M Corpus Christi pic.twitter.com/lACpBXEyi2
For those unfamiliar with the previous look, the older banners had a uniform look, but varied in length. With the updated look, the 1932 championship banner is still the largest of the bunch, but the other three — soon to be four — are all the same length.
Below is a look at the previous banners that hung inside Mackey Arena.
definitely an upgrade in Mackey Arena! https://t.co/Jgn5ZKStq4 pic.twitter.com/yoB5pkMUwk
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteDustin) October 30, 2024
Purdue also rearranged the order of the banners. The national championship banner hangs in the center, while the other Final Four appearances and NIT championship are placed in chronilogical order.
It's a nice update to the iconic basketball venue. It will look even better when the 2024 Final Four banner is unveiled.
Purdue will unveil that banner in Monday night's season opener against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. ET and the game will air on Big Ten Network.
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