1942–43 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 Basketball 1942–43 Michigan Wolverines 150 Big Ten Conference Big Ten 10–8 4–8 Bennie Oosterbaan James Mandler Yost Field House The 1942–43 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan in intercollegiate basketball during the 1942–43 season. The team finished the season in a tie for eight place in the Big Ten Conference with an overall record of 10–8 and 4–8 against conference opponents.University of Michigan Basketball Record Book University of Michigan 28 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/bkm-through-the-years.pdf 2013-08-27 2018-10-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20181026080859/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/bkm-through-the-years.pdf dead Bennie Oosterbaan was in his fifth year as the team's head coach. James Mandler was the team's leading scorer with 160 points in 18 games for an average of 8.9 points per game. Mandler, who had set a team scoring record with 230 points during the 1941–42 season, was also the team captain. Dave Strack, who was the team's second leading scorer, served as the head coach of the Michigan men's basketball team from 1960 to 1968. Bob Wiese, who was the team's third leading scorer, played professional football for the Detroit Lions from 1947 to 1948. Statistical leaders PlayerPos.YrG FG FT RB Pts PPGJames Mandler 186922 1608.9Dave Strack 184914 1126.2Bob Wiese 15318 704.7Gerald Mullaney 152811 674.6Ralph Gilbert 162410 583.6Melvin Comin 131721 554.2Totals 18296119 71139.5 References Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines men's basketball seasons Michigan Wolverines basketball Michigan Wolverines basketball