2008–09 CAA men's basketball standings
	Conf				Overall
Team	W		L	PCT	W		L	PCT
VCU†	14	–	4	.778	24	–	10	.706
George Mason	13	–	5	.722	22	–	11	.667
Old Dominion	12	–	6	.667	25	–	10	.714
Northeastern	12	–	6	.667	19	–	13	.594
Hofstra	11	–	7	.611	21	–	11	.656
Drexel	10	–	8	.556	15	–	14	.517
James Madison	9	–	9	.500	21	–	15	.583
Georgia State	8	–	10	.444	12	–	20	.375
Delaware	6	–	12	.333	13	–	19	.406
William & Mary	5	–	13	.278	10	–	20	.333
Towson	5	–	13	.278	12	–	22	.353
UNC Wilmington	3	–	15	.167	7	–	25	.219


† 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.

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

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

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