This is a list of regular season and tournament champions in men's basketball of the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference.

The Ohio Valley Conference basketball tournament was held in Louisville from 1949–55 and from 1964 to 1967.

From 1975 to 1991, the tournament was held at the arena of the team that finished atop the conference standings.

It has been held at a neutral site since 1992.

Former OVC members are indicated in italics.