The 2008–09 Ohio Bobcats men's basketball team represented Ohio University in the college basketball season of 2008–09.

The team was coached by John Groce in his first season and played their home games at the Convocation Center.

[1][2][3] They finished the season 15–17 and 7–9 in MAC play to finish last in the MAC East.

John Groce Chris HoltmannJamall WalkerDustin Ford The preseason poll was announced by the league office on October 30, 2008.

Ohio was picked fifth in the MAC East[4] (First place votes in parentheses) Kent State (11), Miami (7), Bowling Green (2), Eastern Michigan (2) Source[5] Source[6] Source[6] Source[7]