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.

1954–55 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record11–11 (5–9 Big Ten)
Head coach
  • William Perigo
CaptainPaul Groffsky
Home arenaYost Field House
1954–55 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 5 Iowa113 .786197  .731
No. 18 Illinois104 .714175  .773
No. 11 Minnesota104 .714157  .682
Michigan State86 .571139  .591
Northwestern77 .5001210  .545
Purdue59 .3571210  .545
Michigan59 .3571111  .500
Wisconsin59 .3571012  .455
Indiana59 .357814  .364
Ohio State410 .2861012  .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. 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.

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