2006–07 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team
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The 2006-07 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
team represented the University of Michigan
in intercollegiate college basketball
during the 2006-07 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 eighth seed and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2007 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
. The team earned an invitation to the 2007 National Invitation 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 1–5 record against ranked opponents, with its lone victory coming against #24 Indiana
58–55 on February 17, 2007 at Crisler Arena.
Lester Abram
served as team captain
s, and Dion Harris earned team MVP honors. The team's leading scorers were Harris (469 points), Courtney Sims (401 points) and Abram (319 points). The leading rebounders were Sims (218), Brent Petway (205) and Ekpe Udoh
(139).
Harris won the Big Ten Conference free throw percentage statistical championship with an 87.3% average in conference games.
In the 2007 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
at the United Center
from March 8–11, Michigan was seeded eighth. In the first round, they defeated number 9 49–40 before losing to number 1 Ohio State 72–62 in the second round.
On March 13, 2007, Michigan defeated six seeded 68–58 at Crisler Arena in the first round of the 2006 National Invitation Tournament
. Then Michigan lost to two seeded 87–66 at the Donald L. Tucker Center
in in the second round.
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 2006-07 season
2006-07 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2006–07 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 7, 2006, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on April 2, 2007 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia...
. 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 eighth seed and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2007 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
2007 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
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. The team earned an invitation to the 2007 National Invitation Tournament
2007 National Invitation Tournament
The 2007 National Invitation Tournament was a single-elimination tournament of 32 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I teams which did not participate in the 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament...
. 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 1–5 record against ranked opponents, with its lone victory coming against #24 Indiana
2006–07 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team
The 2006-07 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team represents Indiana University in the 2006–07 college basketball season. Their head coach was Kelvin Sampson, in his first season with the Hoosiers. Sampson, formerly at Oklahoma was hired on March 29, 2006 to replace the recently resigned Mike Davis...
58–55 on February 17, 2007 at Crisler Arena.
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...
served as team 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 Harris (469 points), Courtney Sims (401 points) and Abram (319 points). The leading rebounders were Sims (218), Brent Petway (205) and Ekpe Udoh
Ekpe Udoh
Ekpedeme Friday Udoh, commonly known as Ekpe Udoh is an American basketball forward and center with Bnei HaSharon in Israel. He is also under contract with the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association, but is not playing with that team because of the 2011 NBA lockout...
(139).
Harris won the Big Ten Conference free throw percentage statistical championship with an 87.3% average in conference games.
In the 2007 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
2007 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
-External links:*...
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 8–11, Michigan was seeded eighth. In the first round, they defeated number 9 49–40 before losing to number 1 Ohio State 72–62 in the second round.
On March 13, 2007, Michigan defeated six seeded 68–58 at Crisler Arena in the first round of the 2006 National Invitation Tournament
2006 National Invitation Tournament
-Michigan Bracket:-Louisville Bracket:-Cincinnati Bracket:-Semifinals & Finals:...
. Then Michigan lost to two seeded 87–66 at the Donald L. Tucker Center
Donald L. Tucker Center
Donald L. Tucker Center is a multi-purpose arena in Tallahassee, Florida, located within the Leon County Civic Center. The arena has the biggest capacity of any arena in the Florida Panhandle. The arena opened in 1981 and was built at a cost of $33.8 million, financed by the city. It has had WCW...
in in the second round.
See also
- Michigan Wolverines men's basketballMichigan Wolverines men's basketballThe 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...
- 2007 National Invitation Tournament2007 National Invitation TournamentThe 2007 National Invitation Tournament was a single-elimination tournament of 32 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I teams which did not participate in the 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament...
- NIT all-time team recordsNIT all-time team recordsThis is a list of NCAA National Invitation Tournament all-time records, as of 2010. Schools whose names are italicized are no longer in Division I, and can no longer be included in the tournament....
- NIT bids by school and conferenceNIT bids by school and conferenceThis is a list of NIT bids by school . Schools whose names are listed in the last table are no longer in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball, and can no longer be included in the tournament.The years listed are the last tournament year a school has reached a certain round of the NIT.Note also that...
- NIT championships and semifinal appearancesNIT championships and semifinal appearancesThis is a list of NIT champions and semifinal appearances by school. Schools whose names are italized are no longer in Division I, and can no longer be included in the tournament.Teams in bold are active in the 2011 National Invitation Tournament....