The 2010–11 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 2010, followed by the start of the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November.

Conference play began in January 2011 and concluded in March 2011.

Kent State won the regular season title with a conference record of 12–4.

Sixth-seeded Akron defeated Kent State in the MAC tournament final in overtime and represented the MAC in the NCAA tournament where they lost in the first round to Notre Dame.

[3] (First place votes in parentheses) Ohio (10), Kent State (6), Central Michigan (4), Ball State (2), Akron (2) [4][5] [6] 2010–11 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season