'Phoenix: A Purdue Basketball Story' Movie Released
Purdue fans wanting to relive the men's basketball team's memorable run to the National Championship Game in 2024 will now have that opportunity. The athletic department recently released Phoenix: A Purdue Basketball Story, to YouTube.
The movie, which recaps Purdue's entire 2023-24 season from the opening game vs. Morehead State until the National Championship Game, runs nearly 90 minutes long. It provides fans with plenty of behind-the-scenes footage from one of the most outstanding seasons in the history of Boilermaker basketball.
The film actually made its debut on Friday, Sept. 27, airing on the jumbotron inside Mackey Arena. Fans could attend the showing for free.
Now, it's available at the click of the button. So sit back, relax and enjoy the memorable run, led by coach Matt Painter and look back on the great seasons had by Zach Edey, Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, Lance Jones and many others.
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