The 2008–09 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team represented the

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as a member of the

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. The Lobos were coached by second-year head coach

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and played their home games at the University Arena, also known as "The Pit", in

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. The Lobos finished the season 22–12, 12–4 in Mountain West play. They were Co–Champions of the Mountain West Conference with Utah and BYU. They were defeated by Wyoming in the semifinals of the

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. They invited of the

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. They defeated

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before losing to Notre Dame in the second round.

Roster

Rankings

2008–2009 Schedule

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References

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