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.
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.
Statistical leaders PlayerPos.YrG FG FT RB Pts PPGRon Kramer Soph.2213386 35216.0Tom Jorgensen 2212191 33315.1Don Eaddy 2213263 32714.9Paul Groffsky 228453 22110.0Harvey Williams 187234 1789.9Jim Barron 82747 10112.6Jim Shearon 202927 854.3Totals 22642436 172078.2
Team players drafted into the NBA One player from this team were selected in the NBA draft. Year Round Pick Overall Player NBA Club 1957 5 2 34 Ron Kramer Detroit Pistons
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