1953–54 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

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]

1953–54 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
1953–54 record9–13 (3–11 Big Ten)
Head coach
CaptainRay Pavichevich
Home arenaYost Field House
1953–54 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 4 Indiana122 .857  204  .833
No. 13 Iowa113 .786  175  .773
No. 19 Illinois104 .714  175  .773
Minnesota104 .714  175  .773
Wisconsin68 .429  1210  .545
Northwestern68 .429  913  .409
Ohio State59 .357  1111  .500
Michigan State410 .286  913  .409
Michigan311 .214  913  .409
Purdue311 .214  913  .409
Rankings from AP Poll

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.YrGFGFTRBPtsPPG
Jim Barron22131-336115-18837717.1
Tom Jorgensen22101-33170-9227212.3
Paul Groffsky2291-28468-12525011.3
Don Eaddy2282-23941-662059.3
Harvey Williams2182-20031-521959.2
Milt Mead2238-12248-701245.6
John Codwell2133-9136-631024.8
Totals22584-1693429-692159772.5

References

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


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