The 2008–09 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team represented the University of Arkansas in the 2008–09 college basketball season. The head coach was John Pelphrey, serving for his second year. The team played its home games in Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

2008–09 Roster Entering the year, the Razorbacks pulled in the 24th best"Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings." Team Profile. Retrieved on February 15, 2009. recruiting class of 2008, including ESPNU 100 recruit Rotnei Clarke."Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball Recruiting – 2008." ESPN.com. Team Profile. Retrieved on February 15, 2009. Clarke was ranked the sixth-best incoming point guard in the nation by ESPN."Rotnei Clarke | Point Guard." 2/2/2009. ESPN.com. Rankings. Retrieved on February 15, 2009.

Former Razorbacks football star receiver Marcus Monk returned with a sixth year of eligibility to play basketball for the Hogs.Gill, Todd. "Marcus Monk Returns." December 19, 2008. Story. Retrieved on February 15, 2009. Intending to play both, Monk played 10 games for Stan Heath his freshman year before focusing only on football. Although picked in the 2008 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, Monk never signed and remained an amateur athlete."Marcus Monk – Arkansas – NFL Draft Player Tracker Card." Draft Profile. Retrieved on February 15, 2009.

Monk returned to the University shortly after the departure of Montrell McDonald. McDonald left the team on his own accord after the South Alabama game."Montrell McDonald #5 G-F." ESPN.com.Profile. Retrieved on February 15, 2009.

2008–09 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball rosterSource: arkansasrazorbacks.com – The Official Site of University of Arkansas AthleticsNameNumberPositionHeightWeightClassHometown (Prev School) Michael Washington 00 F 6–9 239 Junior McGehee, AR (Genesis One Christian School) Jason Henry 1 G/F 6–6 189 Freshman West Memphis, AR (Harmony Prep [Cincinnati, Ohio]) Nick Mason 2 G 5–10 160 Freshman Jonesboro, AR (Jonesboro HS) Courtney Fortson 4 G 5–11 180 Freshman Montgomery, AL (The Patterson Prep [Lenoir, N.C.]) Marcus Monk 10 G/F 6–6 220 Senior Lepanto, AR (East Poinsett) Brandon Moore 11 F 6–9 215 Freshmen New Orleans, LA (Holy Cross HS) Marcus Britt 12 G 6–3 198 Sophomore Madison, AR (Forrest City HS) Stefan Welsh 14 G 6–3 185 Junior Newport News, VA (Hargrave Military Academy) Rotnei Clarke 15 G 6–0 184 Freshman Verdigris, OK (Verdigris HS) John Paul Noland 21 G 6–3 185 Senior Southlake, TX (Southlake Carroll HS) Stephen Cox 25 G 6–3 201 Junior Jonesboro, AR (Jonesboro HS) Michael Sanchez 31 F 6–8 236 Freshman Springdale, AR (Har-Ber HS) Andre Clark 44 F 6–9 218 Freshman North Little Rock, AR (North Little Rock West HS) Jason Henry was held out of six games for undisclosed disciplinary issues."Jason Henry." ESPN.com. Story. Retrieved on February 15, 2009. Courtney Fortson was suspended on February 12 by John Pelphrey for an undisclosed disciplinary issue."Arkansas suspends Fortson indefinitely." February 12, 2009. Story. Retrieved on February 15, 2009. He missed the Kentucky game on February 14, but returned to action four days later against LSU."Courtney Fortson #4 G." ESPN.com. Profile. February 15, 2009. Marcus Monk was kept out of the January 24 game against Auburn with questions about his eligibility."Marcus Monk #10 G-F." ESPN.com. Profile. Retrieved on February 15, 2009. Monk did not play again for the Razorbacks, and AD Jeff Long issued a release on February 13 stating that Monk is no longer with the team.Trainor, Kevin. "Monk will not return to competition." 02/13/2009. Story. Retrieved on February 15, 2009. Monk had completed his undergraduate degree. Brandon Moore was suspended after an arrest for DUI on January 18, 2009."Arkansas suspends freshman Moore." ESPN.com. January 18, 2009. Story. Retrieved on February 15, 2009. He would not return to play until January 31 against LSU, and would not score until the February 7 contest at Mississippi State."Brandon Moore #11 F." ESPN.com. Stats. Retrieved on February 15, 2009.

2008–09 schedule and results Retrieved from arkansasrazorbacks.com

!colspan=9| Regular season

!colspan=9| 2009 SEC men's basketball tournament

Awards and honors Courtney FortsonEdwards, Robby. "Washington, Fortson earn All-SEC honors." 03/10/2009. Article. Retrieved on March 25, 2009. SEC Player of the Week Freshman Player of the Week All-SEC, Freshman team Michael Washington SEC Player of the Week All-SEC, second team – Associated Press, SEC coaches All-District VII – United States Basketball Writers Association All-District 21, second team – National Association of Basketball Coaches

See also Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball John Pelphrey, head coach in his second year with the Hogs 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The National Championship 1993–94 team, which returned for the March 1 game against Georgia.O'Niel, Dana. "Time passes, old wounds heal and Richardson returns to Arkansas." ESPN.com. January 14, 2009. Story. Retrieved on February 15, 2009.

References

External links Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball official website