Legendary Purdue coach Gene Keady has letter 'P' shaved into the back of his head as he watches Boilermakers take on UConn in March Madness final

Legendary Purdue head coach Gene Keady did not hold back in showing his support for his former team in their championship title matchup. 

The Boilermakers took on reigning champion UConn in a battle of the best during the NCAA title game on Monday night. 

Keady, who coached Purdue's men's basketball team from 1980 to 2005, was in the stands at State Farm Stadium to cheer on his former school. 

The 87-year-old wasn't shy in showing who he was rooting for as he was dressed head to toe in Purdue merchandise, including a Purdue cap and sticker on his cheek. 

However, Keady's support didn't end at his attire. While appearing on the broadcast, the former coach removed his cap to reveal the letter 'P' shaved into the back of his hair. 

Legendary Purdue coach Gene Keady did not hold back in showing his support for his team

The 87-year-old removed his cap to reveal the letter 'P' shaved into the back of his hair

Keady coached Purdue's men's basketball team from 1980 to 2005, winning 512 games 

Keady has been along for the ride during March Madness, even learning the Purdue hype dance from Boilermakers guard Lance Jones.

During his 25 years at the helm, Keady led Purdue to the NCAA tournament 17 times and the Elite Eight twice.   

He also won six Big Ten titles and 512 games - the most in the school's history. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023.

All season long, Purdue and UConn have been flip-flopping back and forth for the title of top team in the country.

And Monday's matchup set up the first chance to taste national glory in school history for Purdue, an annual Big Ten basketball powerhouse.

However, they trailed the Huskies by six points at halftime and continued to slip way off the pace of the reigning champions during the second half.