1951–52 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

The 1951–52 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan in intercollegiate basketball during the 1951–52 season. In their fourth season under head coach Ernie McCoy, the Wolverines team compiled a 7–15 record and finished in a tie for eighth place in the Big Ten Conference. Senior Jim Skala was the team captain, leading scorer and Most Valuable Player. The team was notable as the first racially integrated Michigan basketball team with Don Eaddy and John Codwell becoming the first two African-American players.

1951–52 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record7–15 (4–10 Big Ten)
Head coach
MVPJim Skala
CaptainJim Skala
Home arenaYost Field House
1951–52 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 2 Illinois122 .857224  .846
No. 7 Iowa113 .786193  .864
Minnesota104 .714157  .682
Indiana95 .643166  .727
Michigan State68 .429139  .591
Ohio State68 .429814  .364
Wisconsin59 .3571012  .455
Michigan410 .286715  .318
Northwestern410 .286715  .318
Purdue311 .214814  .364
Rankings from AP Poll
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