2008–09 Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball team

The 2008–09 Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball team represents Cleveland State University in the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was led by third-year head coach Gary Waters. In 2007–08, the Vikings finished 21–13 (12–6 in the Horizon League). Cleveland State had their first winning season since the 2000–2001 season when they finished 19–13 overall and 9–5 in conference play. They made their first NCAA tournament appearance since their run to the Sweet Sixteen in 1986. It was the 78th season of Cleveland State basketball.

2008–09 Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball
Horizon League Tournament Champion
NCAA Tournament, second round
ConferenceHorizon League
Record26–11 (12–6 Horizon)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Jayson Gee
  • Larry DeSimpelare
  • Jermaine Kimbrough
Home arenaWolstein Center
2008–09 Horizon League men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 22 Butler153 .833266  .813
Green Bay135 .7222211  .667
Cleveland State126 .6672611  .703
Wright State126 .6672013  .606
Milwaukee117 .6111714  .548
UIC711 .3891615  .516
Youngstown State711 .3891119  .367
Loyola Chicago612 .3331418  .438
Valparaiso513 .278922  .290
Detroit216 .111723  .233
Horizon League Tournament winner
As of April 1, 2009
Rankings from AP Poll
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