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2008–09 George Mason Patriots men's basketball team

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2008–09 record
  
22–11 (13–5 CAA)

Assistant coach
  
Eric Konkol

Assistant coach
  
Michael Huger

Head coach
  
Jim Larranaga

Assistant coach
  
Chris Caputo

2008–09 George Mason Patriots men's basketball team

Conference
  
Colonial Athletic Association

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.

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Awards

Second Team All-CAA

  • Darryl Monroe
  • John Vaughan
  • Third Team All-CAA

  • Cam Long
  • CAA All-Rookie Team

  • Ryan Pearson
  • CAA All-Defensive Team

  • John Vaughan
  • CAA Player of the Week

  • Darryl Monroe – Jan. 12
  • CAA Rookie of the Week

  • Ryan Pearson – Nov. 17
  • Ryan Pearson – Dec. 1
  • Recruiting

    The following is a list of players signed for the 2009–10 season:

    References

    2008–09 George Mason Patriots men's basketball team Wikipedia