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LIVE: Lou Henson ceremony

The announcement that the UI would name its basketball court after Lou Henson drew a crowd Monday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

Wearing his trademark orange blazer — as well as a mask and gloves as part of his medical condition — the all-time winningest coach made the rounds before the news conference started at 1 p.m. He was joined his wife, Mary.

Listen to the ceremony on WDWS 1400-AM

Asmussen: School got it right

Tate: He's a wonderful man