The 2020–21 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented Central Michigan University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

The Chippewas, led by ninth-year head coach Keno Davis, played their home games at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan as members of the Mid-American Conference.

Starting this season, the MAC announced the removal of divisions.

Following the season, the school fired Davis after nine years.

They lost in the first round of the MAC tournament to Ohio.