1952–53 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

The 1952–53 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan in intercollegiate basketball during the 1952–53 season. The team finished the season in a tie for ninth place in the Big Ten Conference with an overall record of 6–16 and 3–15 against conference opponents.

1952–53 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record6–16 (3–15 Big Ten)
Head coach
  • William Perigo
CaptainDoug Lawrence
Home arenaYost Field House
1952–53 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 1 Indiana171 .944233  .885
No. 11 Illinois144 .778184  .818
Minnesota117 .611148  .636
Michigan State117 .611139  .591
Wisconsin108 .556139  .591
Iowa99 .5001210  .545
Ohio State711 .3891012  .455
Northwestern513 .278616  .273
Michigan315 .167616  .273
Purdue315 .167418  .182
Rankings from AP Poll

William Perigo was in his first year as the team's head coach. Paul Groffsky was the team's leading scorer with 301 points in 22 games for an average of 13.6 points per game. Doug Lawrence was the team captain.

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