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1940–41 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

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The 1940–41 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan in intercollegiate basketball during the 1940–41 season. The team finished the season in 7th place in the Big Ten Conference with an overall record of 9–10 and 5–7 against conference opponents.[1]

Record9-10 (5-7 Big Ten)
CaptainHerbert Brogan
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1940–41 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record9-10 (5-7 Big Ten)
Head coach
CaptainHerbert Brogan
Home arenaYost Field House
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1940–41 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Wisconsin111 .917203  .870
Indiana102 .833173  .850
Illinois75 .583137  .650
Minnesota75 .583119  .550
Ohio State75 .5831010  .500
Purdue66 .500137  .650
Michigan57 .417910  .474
Iowa48 .333128  .600
Northwestern39 .250711  .389
Chicago012 .000416  .200
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Bennie Oosterbaan was in his third year as the team's head coach. Michael Sofiak was the team's leading scorer with 192 points in 19 games for an average of 10.1 points per game. Herbert Brogan was the team captain.[1]

Statistical leaders

PlayerPos.YrGFGFTRBPtsPPG
Michael Sofiak19666019210.1
James Mandler1968321688.8
Herbert Brogan1941191015.3
George Ruehle193418864.5
William Cartmill183210744.1
Melvin Comin9811273.0
Totals1927317171737.7

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