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The 1985–86 Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball team represented the University of Louisville during the 1985-86 NCAA Division I men’s basketball season Louisville’s 72nd season of intercollegiate competition. The Cardinals competed in the Metro Conference and were coached by Denny Crum. The team played home games at Freedom Hall.The team complied a 32-7 record and brought Louisville basketball their second NCAA National Championship when they defeated Duke 72-69.