'That brings back old memories': Purdue basketball will wear throwback jerseys vs. MSU

Evan Frank, Indianapolis Star
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The Purdue men's basketball team is going old school for its Big Ten matchup against Michigan State on Sunday.

In a video posted to the program's Twitter account Friday, Purdue freshmen Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith received a text message from "RM" saying they should meet at Memorial Hall in Lebanon.

The Purdue basketball team is going old school. These throwback jerseys will be worn against MSU.
The Purdue basketball team is going old school. These throwback jerseys will be worn against MSU.

"RM" turned out to be Rick Mount, the three-time All-American for the Boilermakers who went on to play for the Indiana Pacers. When Loyer and Smith arrived at the historic gym, Mount said he had a "little something" for the duo.

Opening a gym bag of throwback jerseys that closely resemble the ones from the 1960s, Mount said, "That brings back old memories."

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Purdue men's basketball will wear throwback jerseys against MSU.
Purdue men's basketball will wear throwback jerseys against MSU.

"I hope those give you a lot of good luck," Mount said. "Boiler up!"

Purdue, ranked No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, plays Michigan State at 12:15 p.m. Sunday at the Mackey Arena on CBS.

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