2008–09 record 22–11 (13–5 CAA) | Head coach Jim Larranaga Assistant coach Chris Caputo | |
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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
Third Team All-CAA
CAA All-Rookie Team
CAA All-Defensive Team
CAA Player of the Week
CAA Rookie of the Week
Recruiting
The following is a list of players signed for the 2009–10 season: