The 2008–09 Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball team represented Eastern Michigan University during the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

The Eagles, led by 4th year head coach Charles E. Ramsey, played their home games at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center and were members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference.

They team finished 4th in the MAC West.

They were knocked out in the 1st round of the MAC Tournament by Central Michigan.

The team captains were Tyler Jones, Wendale Farrow.