The 2008–09 Mississippi State basketball team represented

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in the 2008–09

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season. Under head coach

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, the team played their home games at

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, and was a member of the

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Previous season

The 2007–08 Bulldogs finished the season 23–11 (12–4 in SEC play) and reached the Round of 32 in the NCAA tournament, where they barely lost to eventual runner-up

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Before the season

Departures

Five players from the 2007–08 team did not return for this season.

Recruits

Roster

References

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Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball seasons

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