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1954–55 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

1954–55 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
Conference Big Ten Conference
1954–55 record 11–11 (5–9 Big Ten)
Head coach William Perigo
Captain Paul Groffsky
Home arena Yost Field House
Seasons
← 1953–54
1955–56 →
1954–55 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   PCT     W   L   PCT
#5 Iowa 11 3   .786     19 7   .731
#18 Illinois 10 4   .714     17 5   .773
#11 Minnesota 10 4   .714     15 7   .682
Michigan State 8 6   .571     13 9   .591
Northwestern 7 7   .500     12 10   .545
Purdue 5 9   .357     12 10   .545
Michigan 5 9   .357     11 11   .500
Wisconsin 5 9   .357     10 12   .455
Indiana 5 9   .357     8 14   .364
Ohio State 4 10   .286     10 12   .455
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1954–55 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan in intercollegiate basketball during the 1954–55 season. The team finished the season in a tie for 6th place in the Big Ten Conference with an overall record of 11–11 and 5–9 against conference opponents.

William Perigo was in his third year as the team's head coach. Sophomore Ron Kramer was the team's leading scorer with 352 points in 22 games for an average of 16.0 points per game. Paul Groffsky was the team captain. Two members of the team went on to play as a professional in sports other than basketball. Kramer played in the National Football League, and Don Eaddy played Major League Baseball.

One player from this team were selected in the NBA Draft.


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