| WEEKLY POWER RANKINGS |
| TEAM | | COMMENT | MOVEMENT |
| 1 Akron | | No doubt the favorites to win the MAC Tournament. I can see only two teams with the size to compete with Midampub's defensive player of the year Zeke Marshall. The things that could stumble up the Zips. A poor shooting night from three, FTs down the stretch, or a big fouling out Zeke. |  |
| 2 Buffalo | | This is my prediction as the team that wins in Cleveland. They are the hot team right now. Over the long haul they aren't better than Akron but right now they are playing so well. And Mitchell Watt is the one guy that can contain Marshall and hold him down on the other end. | |
| 3 Ohio | | I like the Bobcats in Cleveland but I think they lack the size to beat either of the top two teams consistently. Fortunately for the Bobcats, they only need to do it once. Cooper could put his team on his back. He has the ability and track record to do it. |  |
| 4 Bowling Green | | They are playing so good right now. They have a nice formula for the tournament. Good guard play, solid big men, and seniors. Watch out. | |
| 5 Kent State | | They have the talent and depth to win in Cleveland. But they have to get their heads right. They haven't shown it to be right all season. Maybe they were just waiting to get to Cleveland to show it. | Steady |
| 6 Eastern Michigan | | He has the defense to get it done. If teams allow the Eagles to dictate the tempo they will make it miserable all week long for opponents. | Steady |
| 7 Toledo | | If the Rockets pump up the defense they could cause some issues for some teams. Pearson will be one of the more dangerous players because he can score in bunches. Once he gets going he is hard to stop. | |
| 8 Ball State | | The ship seems to have turned around. Although it has been against the West. I can see them making it to Thursday but that's about it. | |
| 9 Western Michigan | | other than seniors, I am not impressed with the Broncos. I don't see them beating Ball State even though they are home. It would be a good time for their seniors to step up. | |
| 10 Miami | | Mavunga is as dangerous as you will find in the league. They have to go out West to Toledo however and I don't see them making it Cleveland. A nice career for Mavunga comes to an end. | Steady |
| 11 Central Michigan | | The Chips have one too many holes right now and they have to play a hot team on the road. It will be a lot to ask for them to make it to Cleveland. | Steady |
| 12 Northern Illinois | | The only chance they have to win game one is the fact that Eastern Michigan struggles to score. If the Huskies can take advantage of turnovers they can pull off the shocker. | Steady |
| WEEKLY WHO'S HOT |
| PLAYER | TEAM | COMMENT | PLAYER OF WEEK |
| 1 Mitchell Watt | Buffalo | Watt won the final two player of the week awards which set up his player of the year selection. No one is playing better all around than Watt. He could be the most dangerous force in Cleveland next week. |  |
| 2 Honorable Mention | | | |
| WEEKLY FRESHMAN RANKINGS |
| PLAYER | TEAM | COMMENT | FRESHMAN OF WEEK |
| 1 Julius Brown | Toledo | Brown finished the season well. He didn't have as big of a week as he has had in recent weeks but he is helping the Rockets play their best ball atthe right time. | |