The 2008–09 Pittsburgh Panthers women's basketball team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I women's basketball season and advanced to the NCAA Tournament "Sweet 16".

The Panthers are a member of the Big East Conference and played their home games at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The 2007-08 Pitt women's basketball went 24-10, tying a program record number of wins set the previous season.

Pitt earned its first ever bid to the NCAA women's basketball tournament advancing to the second round where it lost to eventual national champion Tennessee.

Center Marcedes Walker and Guards Karlyle Lim and Mallorie Winn finish up their eligibility.