The 2003–04 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 2003, followed by the start of the 2003–04 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2004 and concluded in March 2004. Western Michigan won the regular season title with a conference record of 15–3 by two games over second-place Kent State. Western Michigan defeated Kent State in the MAC tournament final and represented the MAC in the NCAA tournament. There they lost in the first round to Vanderbilt.
Preseason awards The preseason poll was announced by the league office on October 23, 2003.
Preseason men's basketball poll Northern Illinois was picked by the media to win the West Division while Miami was tabbed as the favorite in the East.
Honors
Honor Recipient Preseason All-MAC EastJohnny Hollingsworth, AkronDerrick Tarver, AkronTurner Battle, BuffaloEric Haut, Kent StateJuby Johnson, Miami Preseason All-MAC WestKevin Netter, Bowling GreenMarcus Smallwood, Northern IllinoisP.J. Smith, Northern IllinoisKeith Triplett, ToledoAnthony Kann, Western Michigan
Postseason
Mid–American Tournament
NCAA tournament
Postseason awards
Coach of the Year: Reggie Witherspoon, Buffalo Player of the Year: Mike Williams, Western Michigan Freshman of the Year: Justin Ingram, Toledo Defensive Player of the Year: John Edwards, Kent State Sixth Man of the Year: Reggie Berry, Western Michigan
Honors
Honor Recipient Postseason All-MAC First TeamJohn Edwards, Kent StateJuby Johnson, MiamiKeith Triplett, ToledoBen Reed, Western MichiganMike Williams, Western Michigan Postseason All-MAC Second TeamDerrick Tarver, AkronTurner Battle, BuffaloRonald Lewis, Bowling GreenEric Haut, Kent StateMarvin Black, Marshall Postseason All-MAC Honorable MentionCameron Echols, Ball StateKevin Netter, Bowling GreenGerrit Brigitha, Central MichiganDeAndre Haynes, Kent StateChet Mason, MiamiMarcus Smallwood, Northern IllinoisP.J. Smith, Northern IllinoisJaivon Harris, OhioSammy Villegas, ToledoAnthony Kann, Western Michigan All-MAC Freshman TeamJeremiah Wood, AkronPeyton Stovall, Ball StateYassin Idbihi, BuffaloSonny Troutman, OhioJustin Ingram, Toledo
See also 2003–04 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season
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