1952–53 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

The 1952–53 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan in intercollegiate basketball during the 1952–53 season. The team finished the season in a tie for ninth place in the Big Ten Conference with an overall record of 6–16 and 3–15 against conference opponents.

William Perigo was in his first year as the team's head coach. Paul Groffsky was the team's leading scorer with 301 points in 22 games for an average of 13.6 points per game. Doug Lawrence was the team captain.

Statistical leaders PlayerPos.YrG FG FT RB Pts PPGPaul Groffsky 22106-30589-176 30113.6Don Eaddy 22112-37568-106 29213.2Paul Groffsky 2291-28468-125 25011.3John Codwell 2276-22579-127 23110.5Milt Mead 2285-25360-89 23010.4Doug Lawrence 2170-19227-44 1677.9Ray Pavichevich 2254-18428-53 1366.1Ralph Kaufman 2229-11842-88 1004.5Totals 22562-1785426-739 155070.4

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