2008–09 Horizon League men's basketball season
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The 2008–09 Horizon League men's basketball season marks the 29th season of Horizon League
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Throughout the conference season, the HL offices name a player of the week.
of Cleveland State was named the tournament MVP.
Horizon League
The Horizon League is a ten school, NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located in five of the Midwestern United States....
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Basketball
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Weekly awards
HL Players of the WeekThroughout the conference season, the HL offices name a player of the week.
| Week | Player of the week |
|---|---|
| November 24 | Josh Mayo, UIC UIC Flames men's basketball The UIC Flames men's basketball team represents the University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League, in which it has competed since the 1994-95 season. The Flames are currently coached by Howard Moore.-NCAA... |
| December 1 | J'Nathan Bullock J'Nathan Bullock J'Nathan Bullock is an American athlete. He was signed by the New York Jets of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent in 2009, and later played Australian Basketball for the Geelong Supercats. He was on the roster of Belgian basketball team Optima Gent. Bullock played college... , Cleveland State |
| December 8 | Josh Mayo, UIC UIC Flames men's basketball The UIC Flames men's basketball team represents the University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League, in which it has competed since the 1994-95 season. The Flames are currently coached by Howard Moore.-NCAA... |
| December 15 | Gordon Hayward Gordon Hayward Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA... , Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
| December 22 | J'Nathan Bullock J'Nathan Bullock J'Nathan Bullock is an American athlete. He was signed by the New York Jets of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent in 2009, and later played Australian Basketball for the Geelong Supercats. He was on the roster of Belgian basketball team Optima Gent. Bullock played college... , Cleveland State |
| December 29 | Gordon Hayward Gordon Hayward Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA... , Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
| January 5 | Avery Smith, Milwaukee |
| January 12 | Kelvin Bright, Youngstown State |
| January 19 | James Eayrs James Eayrs James Eayrs started his basketball career in Roseville, MN .He is best known for playing for the NCAA Division I Milwaukee Panthers between 2008-2010. He also played for the North Dakota State College of Science, a junior college in Wahpeton, ND before going to UWM.-College statistics:-External... , Milwaukee |
| January 26 | Ryan Tillema, Green Bay |
| February 2 | Troy Cotton, Green Bay |
| February 9 | Gordon Hayward Gordon Hayward Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA... , Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... Ryan Tillema, Green Bay |
| February 16 | Norris Cole Norris Cole Norris Benjamin Cole is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Malcolm Hebden, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 11 March 1994 and remained until his departure on 14 April 1997, only to return on 1 December... , Cleveland State |
| February 23 | Justin Cerasoli, Loyola Loyola Ramblers men's basketball The Loyola Ramblers men's basketball team represents Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. Loyola joined that league in the 1979-1980 season, when the league was founded. The Ramblers are currently coached by... |
All-Conference Honors
| Honor | Recipient(s) | School | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player of the Year | Matt Howard Matt Howard (basketball) Matt Howard is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays with Olympiacos of Piraeus, Greece. Previously, he played college basketball with the Butler Bulldogs... |
Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
Forward | Sophomore |
| Coach of the Year | Brad Stevens Brad Stevens Brad Stevens is an American college basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Butler University. He grew up in Zionsville, Indiana, where he starred on the Zionsville Community High School basketball team, setting four school records... |
Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
Head Coach | 2nd |
| Newcomer of the Year | Gordon Hayward Gordon Hayward Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA... |
Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
Guard/Forward | Freshman |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Cedric Jackson Cedric Jackson Cedric Jackson is an American professional basketball player with the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL. While playing for the Cleveland State University Vikings, he had a game-winning full court shot against the Syracuse University Orange... |
Cleveland State | Guard | Senior |
| Sixth Man of the Year | Ryan Tillema | Green Bay | Guard | Senior |
| All Horizon League First Team | J'Nathan Bullock J'Nathan Bullock J'Nathan Bullock is an American athlete. He was signed by the New York Jets of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent in 2009, and later played Australian Basketball for the Geelong Supercats. He was on the roster of Belgian basketball team Optima Gent. Bullock played college... |
Cleveland State | Forward | Senior |
| Gordon Hayward Gordon Hayward Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA... |
Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
Guard/Forward | Freshman | |
| Matt Howard Matt Howard (basketball) Matt Howard is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays with Olympiacos of Piraeus, Greece. Previously, he played college basketball with the Butler Bulldogs... |
Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
Forward | Sophomore | |
| Josh Mayo | UIC UIC Flames men's basketball The UIC Flames men's basketball team represents the University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League, in which it has competed since the 1994-95 season. The Flames are currently coached by Howard Moore.-NCAA... |
Guard | Senior | |
| Ryan Tillema | Green Bay | Guard | Senior | |
| All Horizon League Second Team | Todd Brown | Wright State Wright State Raiders men's basketball The Wright State Raiders team is the basketball team that represents Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. The Raiders are currently coached by Billy... |
Guard | Junior |
| Tone Boyle | Milwaukee | Guard | Junior | |
| Rahmon Fletcher | Green Bay | Guard | Sophomore | |
| Urule Igbavboa | Valparaiso | Forward | Senior | |
| Cedric Jackson Cedric Jackson Cedric Jackson is an American professional basketball player with the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL. While playing for the Cleveland State University Vikings, he had a game-winning full court shot against the Syracuse University Orange... |
Cleveland State | Guard | Senior | |
| All-Newcomer Team | Tone Boyle | Milwaukee | Guard | Junior |
| James Eayrs James Eayrs James Eayrs started his basketball career in Roseville, MN .He is best known for playing for the NCAA Division I Milwaukee Panthers between 2008-2010. He also played for the North Dakota State College of Science, a junior college in Wahpeton, ND before going to UWM.-College statistics:-External... |
Milwaukee | Forward | Junior | |
| Gordon Hayward Gordon Hayward Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA... |
Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
Guard/Forward | Freshman | |
| Shelvin Mack Shelvin Mack Shelvin Mack is an American professional basketball point guard with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association.In 2011, Mack help lead the Butler Bulldogs to the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship game... |
Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
Guard | Freshman | |
| DeAndre Mays | Youngstown State | Guard | Junior | |
| All Defensive Team | Terry Evans | Green Bay | Forward | Senior |
| Will Graham | Wright State Wright State Raiders men's basketball The Wright State Raiders team is the basketball team that represents Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. The Raiders are currently coached by Billy... |
Guard | Senior | |
| Matt Howard Matt Howard (basketball) Matt Howard is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays with Olympiacos of Piraeus, Greece. Previously, he played college basketball with the Butler Bulldogs... |
Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
Forward | Sophomore | |
| Cedric Jackson Cedric Jackson Cedric Jackson is an American professional basketball player with the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL. While playing for the Cleveland State University Vikings, he had a game-winning full court shot against the Syracuse University Orange... |
Cleveland State | Guard | Senior | |
| Scott VanderMeer | UIC UIC Flames men's basketball The UIC Flames men's basketball team represents the University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League, in which it has competed since the 1994-95 season. The Flames are currently coached by Howard Moore.-NCAA... |
Center | Senior |
Tournament honors
Cedric JacksonCedric Jackson
Cedric Jackson is an American professional basketball player with the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL. While playing for the Cleveland State University Vikings, he had a game-winning full court shot against the Syracuse University Orange...
of Cleveland State was named the tournament MVP.
| Horizon League All-Tournament Team | Player | School | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Jackson Cedric Jackson Cedric Jackson is an American professional basketball player with the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL. While playing for the Cleveland State University Vikings, he had a game-winning full court shot against the Syracuse University Orange... |
Cleveland State | Guard | Senior |
| J'Nathan Bullock J'Nathan Bullock J'Nathan Bullock is an American athlete. He was signed by the New York Jets of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent in 2009, and later played Australian Basketball for the Geelong Supercats. He was on the roster of Belgian basketball team Optima Gent. Bullock played college... |
Cleveland State | Forward | Senior |
| Norris Cole Norris Cole Norris Benjamin Cole is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Malcolm Hebden, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 11 March 1994 and remained until his departure on 14 April 1997, only to return on 1 December... |
Cleveland State | Guard | Sophomore |
| Matt Howard Matt Howard (basketball) Matt Howard is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays with Olympiacos of Piraeus, Greece. Previously, he played college basketball with the Butler Bulldogs... |
Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
Forward | Sophomore |
| Shelvin Mack Shelvin Mack Shelvin Mack is an American professional basketball point guard with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association.In 2011, Mack help lead the Butler Bulldogs to the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship game... |
Butler 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 2nd year... |
Guard | Freshman |