1953–54 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

1953–54 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
Conference Big Ten Conference
1953–54 record 9–13 (3–11 Big Ten)
Head coach William Perigo
Captain Ray Pavichevich
Home arena Yost Field House
1953–54 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   PCT     W   L   PCT
#4 Indiana 12 2   .857     20 4   .833
#13 Iowa 11 3   .786     17 5   .773
#19 Illinois 10 4   .714     17 5   .773
Minnesota 10 4   .714     17 5   .773
Wisconsin 6 8   .429     12 10   .545
Northwestern 6 8   .429     9 13   .409
Ohio State 5 9   .357     11 11   .500
Michigan State 4 10   .286     9 13   .409
Michigan 3 11   .214     9 13   .409
Purdue 3 11   .214     9 13   .409
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1953–54 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan in intercollegiate basketball during the 1953–54 season. The team finished the season with an overall record of 9–13 and 3–11 against Big Ten Conference opponents.[1]

William Perigo was in his second year as the team's head coach. Jim Barron was the team's leading scorer with 377 points in 22 games for an average of 17.1 points per game. Ray Pavichevich was the team captain.[1]

Statistical leaders

PlayerPos.YrG FG FT RB Pts PPG
Jim Barron 22131-336115-188 37717.1
Tom Jorgensen 22101-33170-92 27212.3
Paul Groffsky 2291-28468-125 25011.3
Don Eaddy 2282-23941-66 2059.3
Harvey Williams 2182-20031-52 1959.2
Milt Mead 2238-12248-70 1245.6
John Codwell 2133-9136-63 1024.8
Totals 22584-1693429-692 159772.5

References

  1. 1 2 "University of Michigan Basketball Record Book" (PDF). University of Michigan. p. 31.
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