1954–55 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

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.[1]

1954–55 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
1954–55 record11–11 (5–9 Big Ten)
Head coachWilliam Perigo
CaptainPaul Groffsky
Home arenaYost Field House
1954–55 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 5 Iowa113 .786  197  .731
No. 18 Illinois104 .714  175  .773
No. 11 Minnesota104 .714  157  .682
Michigan State86 .571  139  .591
Northwestern77 .500  1210  .545
Purdue59 .357  1210  .545
Michigan59 .357  1111  .500
Wisconsin59 .357  1012  .455
Indiana59 .357  814  .364
Ohio State410 .286  1012  .455
Rankings from AP Poll

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.[1] 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.

Statistical leaders

PlayerPos.YrGFGFTRBPtsPPG
Ron KramerSoph.221338635216.0
Tom Jorgensen221219133315.1
Don Eaddy221326332714.9
Paul Groffsky22845322110.0
Harvey Williams1872341789.9
Jim Barron8274710112.6
Jim Shearon202927854.3
Totals22642436172078.2

Team players drafted into the NBA

One player from this team were selected in the NBA Draft.[2]

YearRoundPickOverallPlayerNBA Club
19575234Ron KramerDetroit Pistons
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References

  1. "University of Michigan Basketball Record Book" (PDF). University of Michigan. p. 31.
  2. "1957 NBA Draft". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 2014-04-26.


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