1945–46 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

The 1945–46 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan in intercollegiate basketball during the 1945–46 season. The team finished the season in seventh place in the Big Ten Conference with an overall record of 12–7 and 6–6 against conference opponents.[1]

1945–46 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record12–7 (6–6 Big Ten)
Head coach
CaptainDave Strack
Home arenaYost Field House
Seasons
1945–46 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Ohio State102 .833165  .762
Indiana93 .750183  .857
Iowa84 .667144  .778
Northwestern84 .667155  .750
Illinois75 .583147  .667
Minnesota75 .583147  .667
Michigan66 .500127  .632
Purdue48 .3331011  .476
Wisconsin111 .083417  .190
Chicago012 .000614  .300

Bennie Oosterbaan was in his eighth and final year as the team's head coach. Glen Selbo was the team's leading scorer with 212 points in 19 games for an average of 11.2 points per game. Dave Strack was the team captain.[1]

Statistical leaders

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PlayerPos.YrGFGFTRBPtsPPG
Glen Selbo19883721311.2
Bob Harrison19833520110.6
Dave Strack1976221749.2
Pete Elliott1947281226.4
John Mullaney1939351135.9
Martin Feinberg191719532.8
Totals19414210103854.6

References

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  1. 1 2 "University of Michigan Basketball Record Book" (PDF). University of Michigan. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 26, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2013.