Not only did a tournament record 13,509 fans wind their way into every section of the historic venue, they stood for nearly every dribble, change of direction and blocked shot of game matching (mostly) former players from Kentucky and Louisville.

The field has dwindled to eight teams in the 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all The Basketball Tournament.

All The Ville had to do Wednesday night was defeat Team DRC and a remarkable summer basketball moment was guaranteed.

As of Wednesday, advance sales in Louisville were around 4,500, putting this site solidly ahead of Lexington.