1941–42 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

The 1941–42 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan in intercollegiate basketball during the 1941–42 season. The team finished the season in a tie for seventh place in the Big Ten Conference with an overall record of 6–14 and 5–10 against conference opponents.[1]

1941–42 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
1941–42 record6–14 (5–10 Big Ten)
Head coach
CaptainWilliam Cartmill
Home arenaYost Field House
1941–42 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
Illinois13–2 .867  18–5  .783
Indiana10–5 .667  15–6  .714
Wisconsin10–5 .667  14–7  .667
Iowa10–5 .667  12–8  .600
Minnesota9–6 .600  15–6  .714
Purdue9–6 .600  14–7  .667
Northwestern5–10 .333  8–13  .381
Michigan5–10 .333  6–14  .300
Ohio State4–11 .267  6–14  .300
Chicago0–15 .000  1–20  .048
Rankings from AP Poll

Bennie Oosterbaan was in his fourth year as the team's head coach. James Mandler broke Michigan's single-season scoring record with 230 points in 20 games for an average of 11.5 points per game. William Cartmill was the team captain.[1]

Statistical leaders

PlayerPos.YrGFGFTRBPtsPPG
James Mandler20914823011.5
William Cartmill2048251216.1
Leo Doyle1842291136.3
Melvin Comin202616683.4
Donald Holman71913517.3
Robert Antle141414423.0
Totals2029118576738.4

References

  1. "University of Michigan Basketball Record Book" (PDF). University of Michigan. p. 28.


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