The 2015–16 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 2015, followed by the start of the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2016 and concluded in March 2016. Akron won the regular season title with a conference record of 13–5 over second place Ohio. Third-seeded Buffalo defeated Akron in the MAC tournament final and represented the MAC in the NCAA tournament where they lost to Miami (FL) in the first round.

Preseason awards The preseason poll and league awards were announced by the league office on October 28, 2015.

Preseason men's basketball poll (First place votes in parentheses)

East Division Akron 132 (17) Kent State 116 (5) Ohio 69 Buffalo 64 (1) Miami 60 Bowling Green 42

West Division Central Michigan 138 (23) Toledo 110 Western Michigan 94 Eastern Michigan 71 Northern Illinois 37 Ball State 33

Tournament champs Central Michigan (15), Akron (6), Buffalo (1), Kent State (1)

Honors

Honor Recipient Preseason All-MAC EastPat Forsythe, Sr., C, AkronLamonte Bearden, So., G, BuffaloJimmy Hall, R-Jr., F, Kent StateEric Washington, Sr., G, MiamiAntonio Campbell, Jr., F, Ohio Preseason All-MAC WestChris Fowler, Sr., G, Central MichiganJohn Simons, Sr., F, Central MichiganRaven Lee, R-Jr., G, Eastern MichiganNathan Boothe, Sr., C, ToledoConnar Tava, Sr., F, Western Michigan

Postseason

Mid–American tournament

NCAA tournament

Postseason awards

Coach of the Year: Keith Dambrot, Akron Player of the Year: Antonio Campbell, Ohio Freshman of the Year: James Thompson IV, Eastern Michigan Defensive Player of the Year: Khaliq Spicer, Kent State Sixth Man of the Year: Isaiah Johnson, Akron

Honors

Honor Recipient Postseason All-MAC First TeamIsaiah Johnson, C, AkronChris Fowler, G, Central MichiganJimmy Hall, F, Kent StateAntonio Campbell, C, OhioNathan Boothe, F/C, Toledo Postseason All-MAC Second TeamReggie McAdams, F, AkronFranko House, F, Ball StateJames Thompson IV, C, Eastern MichiganJaaron Simmons, G, OhioThomas Wilder, G, Western Michigan Postseason All-MAC Third TeamLamonte Bearden, G, BuffaloBlake Hamilton, W, BuffaloBraylon Rayson, G, Central MichiganMarin Maric, C, Northern IllinoisJonathan Williams, G, Toledo Postseason All-MAC Honorable MentionAntino Jackson, G, AkronSpencer Parker, F, Bowling GreenRaven Lee, G, Eastern MichiganEric Washington, G, MiamiGeovonie McKnight, G, Miami All-MAC Freshman TeamJosh Williams, G, AkronCJ Massinburg, G, BuffaloJames Thompson IV, C, Eastern MichiganMarshawn Wilson, G, Northern IllinoisJordan Dartis, G, Ohio All-MAC Defensive TeamFranko House, F, Ball StateWillie Conner, W, BuffaloTim Bond, F, Eastern MichiganKhaliq Spicer, C, Kent StateAaric Armstead, G, Northern Illinois

See also 2015–16 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season

References