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The 2008–09 Cleveland State Vikings men’s basketball team represents Cleveland State University in the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men’s basketball season. The team was led by third-year head coach Gary Waters. In 2007–08 the Vikings finished 21–13 (12–6 in the Horizon League). Cleveland State had their first winning season since the 2000–2001 season when they finished 19–13 overall and 9–5 in conference play.