The 1955–56 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan in intercollegiate basketball during the 1955–56 season. The team finished the season in a tie for eighth place in the Big Ten Conference with an overall record of 9–13 and 4–10 against conference opponents.
William Perigo was in his fourth year as the team's head coach. Junior Ron Kramer was the team's leading scorer with 448 points in 22 games for an average of 20.3 points per game. Tom Jorgensen was the team captain.
Statistical leaders PlayerPos.YrG FG FT RB Pts PPGRon Kramer Jr.22169-444110-177 44820.3Tom Jorgensen Sr.2289-23979-92 25711.6Pete Tillotson 2286-20426-62 1989.0Randy Tarrier 2263-17355-89 1818.2Billy Wright 2062-20220-29 1446.9Jim Shearon 2153-16434-58 1406.6Totals 22608-1711394-638 161073.1
Team players drafted into the NBA Two players from this team were selected in the NBA draft. Year Round Pick Overall Player NBA Club 1957 5 2 34 Ron Kramer Detroit Pistons 1958 7 6 53 Pete Tillotson Syracuse Nationals
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