The 2004–05 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 2004, followed by the start of the 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2005 and concluded in March 2005. Miami won the regular season title with a conference record of 12–6 by one game over a five-way tie for second place. Fourth-seeded Ohio beat Miami in the semi-finals and defeated second-seeded Buffalo in overtime in the final. Leon Williams of Ohio was named the tournament MVP. Ohio represented the MAC in the NCAA tournament. There they lost in the first round to Florida.
Preseason awards The preseason poll was announced by the league office on October 21, 2004.
Preseason men's basketball poll Buffalo was picked by the media to win the East. Toledo was picked to win the West.
Honors
Honor Recipient Preseason All-MAC EastTurner Battle, BuffaloYassin Idbihi, BuffaloDaAndre Haynes, Kent StateDanny Horace, MiamiChet Mason, Miami Preseason All-MAC WestJohn Reimold, Bowling GreenJohn Bowler, Eastern MichiganKeith Triplett, ToledoSammy Villegas, ToledoBen Reed, Western Michigan
Postseason
Mid–American tournament
NCAA tournament
Postseason awards
Coach of the Year: Charlie Coles, Miami Player of the Year: Turner Battle, Buffalo Freshman of the Year: Leon Williams, Ohio Defensive Player of the Year: Chet Mason, Miami Sixth Man of the Year: Mark Bortz, Buffalo
Honors
Honor Recipient Postseason All-MAC First TeamJosh Almanson, Bowling GreenTurner Battle, BuffaloDanny Horace, MiamiChet Mason, MiamiBen Reed, Western Michigan Postseason All-MAC Second TeamRomeo Travis, AkronDennis Trammell, Ball StateJohn Reimold, Bowling GreenKeith Triplett, ToledoLevi Rost, Western Michigan Postseason All-MAC Honorable MentionDarryl Peterson, AkronMark Bortz, BuffaloKevin Nelson, Central MichiganJohn Bowler, Eastern MichiganJason Edwin, Kent StateKevin Warzynski, Kent StateMike McKinney, Northern IllinoisMychal Green, OhioSonny Troutman, OhioLeon Williams, Ohio All-MAC Freshman TeamBubba Walther, AkronLeon Williams, OhioJeremy Fears, OhioKashif Payne, ToledoJoe Reitz, Western Michigan
See also 2004–05 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season
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