The 2009 Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournament was the post-season men's basketball tournament for the Mid-American Conference (MAC) 2008–2009 season.

Fifth-seeded Akron defeated Buffalo in the final.

In the NCAA tournament they lost in the first round to Gonzaga.

[1][2] Each of the 12 men's basketball teams in the MAC receives a berth in the conference tournament.

* Overtime Tournament MVP – Nate Linhart, Akron[3]