The 2008–09 Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Wildcats, led by first year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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and are members of the

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Recruiting class

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Roster

Depth chart

Schedule

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Awards

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*Pac-10 All-Conference First Team * Pac-10 Player of the Week – February 2, 2009 ; Jordan Hill *Pac-10 All-Conference First Team *Pac-10 Player of the Week – December 15, 2008 ; Nic Wise *Pac-10 All-Conference Second Team *Pac-10 Player of the Week – February 16, 2009 ;Jamelle Horne *Pac-10 Player of the Week – December 29, 2008

References

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