The 1999–2000 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 1999, followed by the start of the 1999–2000 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2000 and concluded in March 2000. Central Michigan won the regular season title with a conference record of 14–4 by one game over second-place Kent State. Ball State defeated Miami in the MAC tournament final and represented the MAC in the NCAA tournament. There they lost to UCLA. Kent State and Bowling Green both played in the NIT.

Preseason awards The preseason poll was announced by the league office on October 21, 1999.

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

East Division (15) 230 (17) 220 173 (2) 150 Ohio (4) 146 103 40

West Division (20) 189 Ball State (11) 162 (3) 123 (3) 117 (1) 116 87

Tournament champs Kent State (15), Akron (12), Bowling Green (3), Ohio (4), Marshall (2), Toledo (1), Northern Illinois (1)

Honors

Honor Recipient Preseason All-MAC First TeamAnthony Stacey, Bowling GreenJohn Whorton, Kent StateGreg Stempin, ToledoJami Bosley, AkronT.J. Lux, N. Illinois

Postseason

Mid–American Tournament

NCAA tournament

Postseason awards

Coach of the Year: Gary Waters, Kent State Player of the Year: Anthony Stacey, Bowling Green Freshman of the Year: Theron Smith, Ball State Defensive Player of the Year: Rob Mestas, Miami

Honors

Honor Recipient Postseason All-MAC First TeamShaun Stonerook, OhioAnthony Stacey, Bowling GreenTamar Slay, MarshallT.J. Lux, N. IllinoisGreg Stempin, Toledo Postseason All-MAC Second TeamJohn Whorton, KentDuane Clemens, Ball StateAnthony Taylor, MiamiJami Bosley, AkronTrevor Huffman, Kent Postseason All-MAC Honorable MentionJ.R. VanHoose, MarshallTony Barksdale, W. MichiganDavid Webber, C. MichiganJimmal Ball, AkronCalvin Warner, E. MichiganSanjay Adell, OhioJustin Hall, ToledoDave Esterkamp, Bowling GreenRob Mestas, MiamiLen Matela, Bowling Green All-MAC Freshman TeamAndy Hipsher, AkronTheron Smith, Ball StateChad Pleiness, Central MichiganC.J. Grantham, Eastern MichiganBrandon Hunter, Ohio

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