2011–12 Southern Conference men's basketball season

Preseason
The Southern Conference media picked Chattanooga and Davidson as division winners.

Preseason All-SoCon

 * Keegan Bell, Chattanooga
 * Omar Carter, Appalachian State
 * Jake Cohen, Davidson
 * JP Kuhlman, Davidson
 * Willie Powers III, Georgia Southern
 * Drew Spradlin, Elon
 * Trey Sumler, Western Carolina
 * Omar Wattad, Chattanooga
 * Trent Wiedeman, College of Charleston
 * Antwaine Wiggins, College of Charleston

Preseason Player of the Year
 * Omar Carter, Appalachian State

Player of the Week
Southern Conference Player of the Week award is for games through the day before the announcement.