Billy Minardi Classic is an annual college basketball event hosted by the University of Louisville . The event is named after Billy Minardi , Louisville Head Coach Rick Pitino 's brother-in-law . Minardi was killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11 , 2001 . The event has featured December doubleheader and single games at Freedom Hall and the KFC Yum ! Center
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