2008–09 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team

The 2008–09 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represents Iowa State University during the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Cyclones were coached by Greg McDermott, who was in his 3rd season. They played their home games at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa and competed in the Big 12 Conference.

Previous season
The Cyclones finished 14-18, 4-12 in Big 12 play to finish 11th the regular season conference standings. They lost to Texas A&M in the first round of the Big 12 tournament.

Schedule and results
!colspan=12 style=""|Exhibition

!colspan=12 style=""|Regular Season





























































!colspan=12 style=""|Big 12 Tournament



Awards and honors

 * All-American 


 * Craig Brackins (2009)


 * All-Conference Selections 


 * Craig Brackins (1st Team)


 * Academic All-Big 12 First Team 


 * Sean Haluska (2009)


 * Ralph A. Olsen Award 


 * Craig Brackins (2009)