The 1928–29 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the

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in intercollegiate

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during the 1928–29 season. The team played its home games at Yost Arena on the school's campus in

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, Michigan. The team tied for the Western Conference Championship with the

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. The team was led by captain Ernie McCoy, who was an

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. George F. Veenker became the only coach in Michigan history to win the conference championship in his first season.

Schedule

1928-29 Overall: 13-3 Big Ten: 10-2 (t-1st; Co-Champions) Head Coach: George Veenker Staff: Bennie Oosterbn, Frank Cappon & Ray Fisher (Freshmen) Captain: Ernest McCoy Home Arena: Yost Field House (7,500)

References

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