2018–19 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season


The 2018–19 Mid-American 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 concluded in March 2019. The season marked the 76th season of Mid–American Conference basketball.

Preseason

In the preseason, Buffalo, which returned five of its six leading scorers from a team that defeated Arizona Wildcats men's basketball in the NCAA tournament, was discussed as a team that could potentially make a "Cinderalla run" in the NCAA Tournament.

Coaching changes

Conference predictions

Predicted MAC results

Preseason MAC teams

Watchlists

Regular season

Conference Matrix

This table summarizes the head-to-head results between teams in conference play.

Season summary & highlights

Points scored

Conference regular season

Midseason watchlists

Postseason

Mid–American Tournament

Highlights

NCAA Tournament

National Invitation Tournament

Awards and honors