2008–09 NBL season

2008–09 NBL season
LeagueNational Basketball League
Season2008–09
Dates13 September 2008 – 13 March 2009
Teams10
TV partner(s)Australia: New Zealand:
Regular season
Season championsSouth Dragons
Season MVP Kirk Penney (New Zealand)
Finals
ChampionsSouth Dragons (1st title)
Runners-upMelbourne Tigers
SemifinalistsNew Zealand Breakers
Townsville Crocodiles
Finals MVP Donta Smith (South)
Statistical leaders
Points Kirk Penney (New Zealand) 24.1
Rebounds Luke Schenscher (Adelaide) 10.8
Assists Shane Heal (Gold Coast) 5.7

The 2008–09 NBL season was the 31st season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of 10 teams contested the league.