2009 Diamond Head Classic
| Season | 2009–10 | ||||
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| Teams | 8 | ||||
| Finals site | Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii | ||||
| Champions | USC (1st title) | ||||
| Runner-up | UNLV (1st title game) | ||||
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| Winning coach | Kevin O'Neill (1st title) | ||||
| MVP | Mike Gerrity (USC) | ||||
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The 2009 Diamond Head Classic was a mid-season eight-team college basketball tournament played on December 22, 23, and 25 at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was the first annual Diamond Head Classic tournament and was part of the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. USC defeated No. 20-ranked UNLV to win the tournament championship. Mike Gerrity was named the tournament's MVP.