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The best moments and Twitter reactions from Big Blue Madness

Basketball festivities officially tipped off inside a packed Rupp Arena as the men's and women's squads showcased their skills during Big Blue Madness. The women's team engaged supporters with a competitive hot shot drill and a tight three-point contest won by Asia Boone after a half-court tiebreaker.

Meanwhile, head coach Mark Pope energized the audience by introducing former star Karl-Anthony Towns wearing a commemorative jersey to celebrate the occasion.

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