2004–05 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team
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The 2004-05 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
team represented the University of Michigan
in intercollegiate college basketball
during the 2004-05 season. The team played its home games in the Crisler Arena
in Ann Arbor, Michigan
, and was a member of the Big Ten Conference
. Under the direction of head coach
Tommy Amaker
, the team finished tied for seventh in the Big Ten Conference. The team earned a ninth seed and was defeated in the first round of the 2005 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament. The team failed to earn an invitation to either the 2005 National Invitation Tournament
or the 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
. The team was unranked for all eighteen weeks of Associated Press Top Twenty-Five Poll
, and it also ended the season unranked in the final USA Today/CNN Poll. The team had a 2–7 record against ranked opponents, with its victories coming against #20 61–60 on December 4, 2004 at Crisler Arena and #14 65–53 on January 5 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
.
Lester Abram
, Graham Brown, and Sherrod Harrell served as team co-captain
s, and Dion Harris earned team MVP honors. The team's leading scorers were Dion Harris (444 points), Courtney Sims
(305 points) and Ron Coleman (233 points). The leading rebounders were Courtney Sims (160), Brent Petway (158) and Graham Brown (115).
In the 2005 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center
from March 10–13, Michigan was seeded ninth. In the first round, they lost to number 8 58–56.
Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . The Wolverines play home basketball games at the...
team represented the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in intercollegiate college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
during the 2004-05 season. The team played its home games in the Crisler Arena
Crisler Arena
Crisler Arena, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, is the home arena for the University of Michigan men's and women's basketball teams. Constructed in 1967, the arena seats 13,751 spectators. It is named for Herbert O...
in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010...
, and was a member of the Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
. Under the direction of head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
Tommy Amaker
Tommy Amaker
Harold Tommy Amaker is the current head coach of the Harvard University men's basketball team. He has also served as head basketball coach for the University of Michigan men's basketball team and at Seton Hall University. He played point guard and later served as an assistant coach at Duke...
, the team finished tied for seventh in the Big Ten Conference. The team earned a ninth seed and was defeated in the first round of the 2005 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament. The team failed to earn an invitation to either the 2005 National Invitation Tournament
2005 National Invitation Tournament
-Semifinals & Finals:...
or the 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 15, 2005, and ended with the championship game on April 4 at the Edward Jones Dome in St...
. The team was unranked for all eighteen weeks of Associated Press Top Twenty-Five Poll
AP Poll
The Associated Press College Poll refers to weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in one of three Division I college sports: football, men's basketball and women's basketball. The rankings are compiled by polling sportswriters across the nation...
, and it also ended the season unranked in the final USA Today/CNN Poll. The team had a 2–7 record against ranked opponents, with its victories coming against #20 61–60 on December 4, 2004 at Crisler Arena and #14 65–53 on January 5 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Carver–Hawkeye Arena is a 15,500-seat multi-purpose indoor arena located in Iowa City, Iowa. Opened in 1983, it is the home court for The University of Iowa Hawkeyes men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the university's wrestling, gymnastics, and volleyball teams. It was named for the...
.
Lester Abram
Lester Abram
Lester C. Abram, Jr. is an American basketball player .Abram was named team captain during his senior year at University of Michigan, making him the Wolverines' first three-time captain. He averaged 10 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in his 21 appearances. He has made quite a...
, Graham Brown, and Sherrod Harrell served as team co-captain
Captain (sports)
In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
s, and Dion Harris earned team MVP honors. The team's leading scorers were Dion Harris (444 points), Courtney Sims
Courtney Sims
Courtney Sims is an American professional basketball player with BK VEF Rīga in Latvia. He is a 6'11" 245 lb center.-Early career:...
(305 points) and Ron Coleman (233 points). The leading rebounders were Courtney Sims (160), Brent Petway (158) and Graham Brown (115).
In the 2005 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center
United Center
The United Center is an indoor sports arena located in Chicago. It is named after its corporate sponsor, United Airlines. The United Center is home to both the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League...
from March 10–13, Michigan was seeded ninth. In the first round, they lost to number 8 58–56.