1908–09 Georgia Bulldogs basketball team

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The 1908–09 Georgia Bulldogs basketball team represented the University of Georgia as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) during the 1908–09 IAAUS men's basketball season. Led by second-year head coach C. O. Heidler, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 6–2 with a mark of 4–0 in conference play.

Record6–2 (4–0 SIAA)
Headcoach
  • C. O. Heidler (2nd season)
CaptainFrank V. Sprecken
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1908–09 Georgia Bulldogs basketball
SIAA co-champion
ConferenceSouthern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record6–2 (4–0 SIAA)
Head coach
  • C. O. Heidler (2nd season)
CaptainFrank V. Sprecken
Home arenaAthens YMCA
Seasons
← 1907–08
1909–10 â†’
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1908–09 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Georgia4–0 1.0006–2  .750
Vanderbilt5–0 1.00011–4  .733
LSU2–0 1.0005–2  .714
Auburn2–1 .6674–3  .571
Mercer1–3 .2501–6  .143
Georgia Tech1–4 .2001–6  .143
Sewanee0–1 .0000–1  .000
Mississippi A&M0–2 .0005–5  .500
Cumberland (TN)0–2 .0000–2  .000
Ole Miss– â€“1–4  .200
Howard (AL)-–- â€“-–-  â€“
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The team was captained by Frank Von Sprecken and included Claud Derrick and Tillou Forbes. Players Howell Peacock, Lewis, and Buttolph were from last year's Southern champion Columbus YMCA team.[1] A game with Vanderbilt to decide the Southern championship never materialized.[2] In 1909, continuous dribbling and shots off the dribble were allowed.[3]

Schedule

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Date
time, TV
Opponent Result Record Site
city, state
January 15, 1909*
Tulane W 60–36  1–0
Athens YMCA 
Athens, GA
January 22
Georgia Tech W 78–9  2–0
Athens YMCA 
Athens, GA
January 28*
A.A.C. L 30–32  2–1
Athens YMCA 
Athens, GA
January 29
at Georgia Tech W 69–13  3–1
 
Atlanta, GA
February 4*
Davidson W 100–12[4]  4–1
Athens YMCA 
Athens, GA
February 13
at Mercer W 60–20  5–1
 
Macon, GA
February 20
at Auburn W 48–37  6–1
The Gymnasium 
Auburn, AL
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Columbus YMCA L 29–44  6–2
Athens YMCA 
Athens, GA
*Non-conference game. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
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