2015–16 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season

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

 * 1) Akron 132 (17)
 * 2) Kent State 116 (5)
 * 3) Ohio 69
 * 4) Buffalo 64 (1)
 * 5) Miami 60
 * 6) Bowling Green 42

West Division

 * 1) Central Michigan 138 (23)
 * 2) Toledo 110
 * 3) Western Michigan 94
 * 4) Eastern Michigan 71
 * 5) Northern Illinois  37
 * 6) Ball State 33

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

Postseason awards

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