2008–09 George Mason Patriots men's basketball team

2008–09 George Mason Patriots men's basketball
NIT 1st Round, vs. Penn State, L, 77–73 OT
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
Record22–11 (13–5 CAA)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaPatriot Center
2008–09 CAA men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
VCU144 .7782410  .706
George Mason135 .7222211  .667
Old Dominion126 .6672510  .714
Northeastern126 .6671913  .594
Hofstra117 .6112111  .656
Drexel108 .5561514  .517
James Madison99 .5002115  .583
Georgia State810 .4441220  .375
Delaware612 .3331319  .406
William & Mary513 .2781020  .333
Towson513 .2781222  .353
UNC Wilmington315 .167725  .219
2009 CAA tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll

The 2008–09 George Mason Patriots men's basketball team began its 43rd season of collegiate play on November 15, 2008, versus the University of Vermont. The players were looking to continue the success from their 2007–2008 season where they won the 2008 Colonial Athletic Association tournament championship game and advanced to the 2008 NCAA men's basketball tournament. The 2008–09 Patriots had a 13–5 regular season record and were runners-up in the 2009 Colonial Athletic Association tournament. The team reached the 2009 National Invitation Tournament, but they lost in overtime to eventual tournament champion Penn State.