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Rupp Arena Upgrades Approved; New scoreboard and wireless Internet coming

Kentucky Basketball is the best college basketball program in the land, and it will be getting some much-needed upgrades that the best deserves.

According to Beth Musgrave of Kentucky.com, the Urban County Council gave final approval Thursday to $15 million in borrowing for the Lexington Center Corp. to pay for technology and other upgrades to Rupp Arena.

The council's unanimous approval means the Lexington Center can move forward with its two-year overhaul that includes a new center-hung scoreboard, wireless Internet for fans and changes to the roof infrastructure so the arena can attract more concerts and major events.