Chariot Automotive Group's Monday Night Memories: Purdue's Gene Keady Hall of Fame Tribute

Many former Purdue men’s basketball coach Gene Keady’s top players paid tribute to their former coach in this Zoom cast on April 24, 2023. Keady was selected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame during the Final Four weekend a few weeks back, becoming just the fourth individual associated with Boilermaker basketball to be named to the Naismith. Keady joins coach Piggy Lambert and two of Lambert’s best players, John Wooden and Charles “Stretch” Murphy.
On the Zoom cast was a virtual who’s who of the Keady Era: Brian Cardinal (1997-2000); Greg Eifert (1981-84), Troy Lewis (1985-88), Cuonzo Martin (1992-95), Brandon McKnight (2002-05). Steve Reid (1983-85), Glenn Robinson (1992-94), Steve Scheffler (1987-90), Everette Stephens (1985-88) and former assistant coach Bruce Weber (1981-98). Keady tuned in for much of the proceedings and enjoyed the stories and recollections of many who made his quarter-century run at Purdue remarkable.

[@larrysexton2955]

What a collection of great Boilermakers!

[@bterjung]

What a phenomenal video giving the deserved respect to Coach Keady! I appreciated all the contributions but especially enjoyed Cuonzo's words. It is so clear how much respect everybody has for him. What an amazing legacy! Well said all and WELL DONE, COACH! You are one of a kind. #BoilerUp

[@larrysexton2955]

I think Coach Keady’s secret sauce was a function of his belief in Loyalty. He taught loyalty by being loyal to his players as a result none of his players wanted to let him down. Playing hard was a natural outcome of that desire. Congrats Coach Keady on the Hall of Fame!

[@3generboiler]

I thoroughly enjoyed the dialogue. As a grad and a fan, we never got behind the scenes to hear these stories or know the details behind the product we saw on the floor. Fills me with pride seeing that the teams I rooted for so fervently were completely worth that not just because of the quality of the basketball but also the fine men who came through the program. My heart is smiling

[@nesakay7224]

Wow, it’s good to see Glenn Robinson. Such a rare but nice sighting. Would be nice to see him rep the university more. Also, good to see Troy and Everette. Just needed Todd Mitchell. I was a freshman during their final years. So many memories of watching most of these players. Should do this more often!