2008 – 09 Louisville Cardinals men 's basketball team represented the University of Louisville during the 2008 – 09 NCAA Division I men 's basketball season , Louisville 's 95th season of intercollegiate competition . The Cardinals competed in the Big East Conference and were coached by Rick Pitino , who was in his eighth season . The team played its home games at Freedom Hall
Big East Conference
Big East Conference (1979–2013)
2008–09 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team