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The Best Mid-American Basketball Teams

Ranker NCAA Basketball
Updated March 15, 2025 12 items
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Vote up the Mid-American schools with the historically best basketball team.

The list of Mid-American schools provides a hit list of college basketball teams that fly under the radar to the average fan. Each team has a passionate fan base rooting for its squad to win the conference title and potentially find success in the NCAA Tournament.

Though the best Mid-American Conference basketball teams feature few up-and-coming NBA prospects and you won't find these squads near the top of the best college basketball programs, the result is games that take place on even playing field as few teams find dominance. 

Which of these teams is the top Mid-American school? Pick your favorite and check back to see where it ranks.

  • Miami RedHawks
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    Miami RedHawks

    All-time record: 1388-1196
    Conferences titles: 18
    National championships: None
    Final Four appearances: None

    Notable players: Wally Szczerbiak, Ron Harper

    • Location: Oxford, Ohio
    23 votes
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  • Ohio Bobcats
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    Ohio Bobcats

    All-time record: 1530-1155
    Conferences titles: 10
    National championships: None
    Final Four appearances: None

    Notable players: N/A

    • Location: Athens, Ohio
    15 votes
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  • Akron Zips
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    Akron Zips

    All-time record: 918-644
    Conferences titles: 8
    National championships: None
    Final Four appearances: None

    Notable players: N/A

    • Location: Akron, Ohio
    9 votes
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  • Kent State Golden Flashes
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    Kent State Golden Flashes

    All-time record: 1184-1219
    Conferences titles: 9
    National championships: None
    Final Four appearances: None

    Notable players: Antonio Gates

    • Location: Kent, Ohio
    11 votes
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  • Toledo Rockets
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    Toledo Rockets

    All-time record: 1454-1082
    Conferences titles: 10
    National championships: None
    Final Four appearances: None

    Notable players: Steve Mix

    • Location: Toledo, Ohio
    11 votes
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  • Ball State Cardinals
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    Ball State Cardinals

    All-time record: 750-662
    Conferences titles: 10
    National championships: None
    Final Four appearances: None

    Notable players: Bonzi Wells

    • Location: Muncie, Indiana
    13 votes
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