The 2008–09 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team represented the University of Arkansas in the 2008–09 college basketball season. The head coach was John Pelphrey, serving for his second year. The team played its home games in Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

2008–09 Roster

Entering the year, the Razorbacks pulled in the 24th best recruiting class of 2008, including ESPNU 100 recruit

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. Clarke was ranked the sixth-best incoming

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in the nation by ESPN. Former Razorbacks football star receiver

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returned with a sixth year of eligibility to play basketball for the Hogs. Intending to play both, Monk played 10 games for

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his freshman year before focusing only on football. Although picked in the

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by the

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, Monk never signed and remained an amateur athlete. Monk returned to the University shortly after the departure of Montrell McDonald. McDonald left the team on his own accord after the South Alabama game. *Jason Henry was held out of six games for undisclosed disciplinary issues. *Courtney Fortson was suspended on February 12 by John Pelphrey for an undisclosed disciplinary issue. He missed the Kentucky game on February 14, but returned to action four days later against LSU. *

was kept out of the January 24 game against

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with questions about his eligibility. Monk did not play again for the Razorbacks, and AD Jeff Long issued a release on February 13 stating that Monk is no longer with the team. Monk had completed his undergraduate degree. *Brandon Moore was suspended after an arrest for DUI on January 18, 2009. He would not return to play until January 31 against LSU, and would not score until the February 7 contest at Mississippi State.

2008–09 schedule and results

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Awards and honors

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:All-District 21, second team – National Association of Basketball Coaches

References

External links

Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball official website
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2008–09 Roster

2008–09 schedule and results

Awards and honors

See also

References

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