The 2008–09 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represented

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Division I intercollegiate men's basketball competition as a member of the

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. The 2008–09 team posted a 23–12 record, finished in fourth place in the Big 12, and reached the second round of the

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Roster

Recruiting

Schedule

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Rankings

Awards and honors

* Rick Barnes, Legends of Coaching Award (adopted by the John R.Wooden Award Committee)

References

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