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In a groundbreaking move that blends sports, science, and student safety, Purdue basketball superstar Zach Edey has announced a bold \$50 million initiative aimed at fully sanitizing Mackey Arena, the largest and most iconic venue for Purdue Boilermakers men’s basketball. The announcement comes ahead of the 2025-26 NCAA basketball season and underscores a new era of athlete-led investment in campus and community health.
Edey, the 7-foot-4 national sensation and former Naismith Player of the Year, revealed the plan in front of a packed press conference at Mackey Arena on Monday. Flanked by Purdue University officials, athletic staff, and engineers from leading sanitation tech firms, Edey outlined his vision for transforming the historic stadium into the cleanest, safest, and most technologically advanced basketball venue in college sports.
“This isn’t just about basketball,” Edey said. “It’s about protecting our fans, teammates, and the Purdue community. The game has given me everything. Now I want to give something meaningful back.”
The \$50 million plan will fund a complete overhaul of Mackey Arena’s sanitation systems. This includes the installation of hospital-grade air filtration units, UV-C disinfecting lights throughout seating and locker room areas, antimicrobial flooring, and robotic cleaning systems that operate daily. Additionally, Edey’s plan incorporates the use of AI-driven crowd monitoring to manage cleanliness in high-traffic zones like concessions, bathrooms, and entrances.
Purdue University President Mung Chiang called the initiative “visionary,” noting that it sets a national benchmark for collegiate sports safety and sustainability. “What Zach is doing here is remarkable. It’s not only a gift to Purdue athletics—it’s a legacy gift for the entire campus and college sports.”
The funding reportedly comes from a combination of Edey’s NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) earnings, endorsement partnerships, and a matching grant from private donors connected to Purdue’s alumni network. Edey emphasized that this is not just a one-time cleaning campaign but a long-term investment in health infrastructure that will benefit future generations.
Head coach Matt Painter expressed pride in his star player’s off-court leadership: “Zach’s always been a leader, but this takes it to another level. His impact now extends beyond the hardwood.”
Construction and implementation are set to begin this summer, with the goal of full completion before the 2025-26 season tipoff. Fans can expect regular updates, and Purdue has promised transparency with quarterly health and safety reports available online.
This initiative may inspire similar moves nationwide as universities seek to modernize stadiums and prepare for increasingly health-conscious audiences. One thing is certain: Zach Edey’s name will be remembered not just for dominance in the paint, but for redefining what it means to be a student-athlete leader.
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