2018–19 Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball season

The 2018–19 Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 2018, followed by the start of the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2019 and concludes in February 2019. The season marked the 70th season of Ohio Valley Conference basketball.

Preseason poll
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 first place votes

Preseason All-Conference Teams
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OVC Preseason Player of the Year: Dylan Windler (Belmont)