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.

[3] (First place votes in parentheses) Central Michigan (15), Akron (6), Buffalo (1), Kent State (1) [4][5] [6] 2015–16 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season