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Purdue basketball3/19/2023 It was widely assumed that upon Keady's retirement Weber would assume the role as the head coach of Purdue basketball, however he accepted the head coaching position at Illinois prior to Keady's retirement.Īs the Keady era came to a close in 2005, the Painter era began. Many of Keady's former assistant coaches throughout the years have gone on to enjoy success as head coaches, including current Purdue head coach Matt Painter, former UCLA head coach Steve Lavin, Vanderbilt head coach Kevin Stallings, Illinois head coach Bruce Weber (coach), and Missouri State head coach Cuonzo Martin. Keady's parking permit for the Mackey Arena lot was uniquely renamed "Permit 372" and relocated directly in front of the east doors to the arena. It was at this time Keady's namesake was bestowed on the floor of Mackey Arena. In December 1997 Keady became Purdue's all-time winningest head coach, surpassing Lambert with his 372nd win. Over the next 25 years, Keady led the Boilermakers to six Big Ten Championships, 17 NCAA Tournament appearances, and five Sweet Sixteen appearances. In 1980 Gene Keady was named the head coach of the Boilermakers. Over the next few decades the Boilermakers would enjoy moderate success, culminating with an appearance in the 1969 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Game where they would fall to former Purdue great John Wooden's UCLA Bruins. The 1932 National Championship team was led by three-time All-American and future hall of fame UCLA coach John Wooden. Lambert won an unprecedented 11 Big Ten Championships (tied with Knight) and one National Championship in 1932. His 228 wins in Big Ten play have been bested by only Indiana’s Bob Knight and former Purdue head coach Gene Keady. Lambert compiled a career record of 371-152, a. In 28-plus seasons in direction of Purdue basketball, Lambert mentored 16 All-Americans and 31 first team All-Big Ten selections. What followed was one of the most dominant eras of Purdue Basketball on the conference and national level. In 1917 Ward "Piggy" Lambert was named head coach of the Boilermakers. Ten years later the Boilermakers began play in the Big Ten Conference, with its first championship coming just five years later. The history of Purdue basketball dates back to 1896 with their first game against the Lafayette YMCA.
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