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An in-depth analysis of the 1955-56 Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team's landmark season, exploring their journey to the NCAA Championship game and their Big Ten title.

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The 1955-56 Season

Championship Contention

The 1955–56 Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team represented the University of Iowa during the 1955–56 season. After an initial 3–5 start, the team achieved remarkable success, winning 17 consecutive games. This culminated in a 20–6 overall record and a dominant 13–1 standing in the Big Ten Conference, securing their second consecutive Big Ten title.

NCAA Journey

The Hawkeyes made their second consecutive appearance in the Final Four. They advanced by defeating Temple before ultimately falling to the undefeated, back-to-back National Champion San Francisco Dons in the championship game with a final score of 71–83.

Big Ten Dominance

The team's performance in the Big Ten Conference was exceptional, finishing with a 13–1 record. This secured their second consecutive conference championship, underscoring their status as a premier team in the nation during that era.

Big Ten Standings

1955–56 Big Ten Conference Standings

1955–56 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
Team W L PCT W L PCT
No. 4 Iowa 13–1.92920–6.769
No. 10 Illinois 11–3.78618–4.818
Ohio State 9–5.64316–6.727
Purdue 9–5.64316–6.727
Michigan State 7–7.50013–9.591
Indiana 6–8.42913–9.591
Minnesota 6–8.42911–11.500
Michigan 4–10.2869–13.409
Wisconsin 4–10.2866–16.273
Northwestern 1–13.0712–20.091

Rankings from AP Poll.

The Roster

The "Fabulous Five" and Key Players

The senior class of this team, affectionately known as the "Fabulous Five," formed the core of Iowa's success. This group included Sharm Scheuerman, Bill Logan, Carl Cain, Bill Seaberg, and Bill Schoof.

Pos. # Name Height Weight Year Previous School Hometown
F 21 Carl Cain 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) — Sr Freeport High School Freeport, IL
G 22 Bill Seaberg 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) — Sr — Moline, IL
G 24 Augie Martel 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) — Jr — —
C 31 Bill Logan 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) — Sr Keokuk High School Keokuk, IA
F 33 Bill Schoof 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) — Sr — Homewood, IL
F/C 35 Bob George — — Sr — —
F 42 Tom Payne — — So — —
G 46 Sharm Scheuerman 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) — Sr Rock Island High School Moline, IL

Note: Weight data was not consistently available in the source.

Game-by-Game Recap

Key Matchups and Results

The 1955-56 season was marked by a significant mid-season winning streak that propelled the Hawkeyes to the top of the rankings and the conference title.

Date Rank# Opponent Result Record High Points High Rebounds High Assists Site
Regular Season
12/4/1955 No. 4 Nebraska W 60–51 1–0 Logan (16) — — Iowa Field House
12/9/1955 No. 4 SMU W 80–62 2–0 Seaberg (17) — — Iowa Field House
12/12/1955 No. 4 at Colorado L 57–60 2–1 Seaberg (18) — — Balch Fieldhouse
12/17/1955 No. 4 Loyola (LA) W 84–61 3–1 Logan (17) — — Iowa Field House
12/27/1955 No. 6 at Washington L 71–76 3–2 — — — Hec Edmundson Pavilion
12/29/1955 No. 6 at Stanford L 52–54 3–3 — — — Old Pavilion
12/30/1955 No. 6 at California L 45–70 3–4 — — — Harmon Gym
1/7/1956 — Michigan State L 64–65 3–5 (0–1) — — — Iowa Field House
1/9/1956 — Ohio State W 88–73 4–5 (1–1) — — — Ohio Expo Center Coliseum
1/14/1956 — Minnesota W 84–62 5–5 (2–1) — — — Iowa Field House
1/21/1956 No. 20 Michigan W 78–67 6–5 (3–1) — — — Yost Field House
1/23/1956 No. 20 Purdue W 67–63 7–5 (4–1) — — — Lambert Fieldhouse
2/4/1956 No. 19 Wichita W 98–86 8–5 — — — Iowa Field House
2/6/1956 No. 19 Wisconsin W 78–74 9–5 (5–1) — — — Wisconsin Field House
2/11/1956 No. 17 at Northwestern W 70–65 10–5 (6–1) — — — McGaw Hall
2/13/1956 No. 17 Purdue W 88–75 11–5 (7–1) — — — Iowa Field House
2/18/1956 No. 15 Wisconsin W 80–66 12–5 (8–1) — — — Iowa Field House
2/20/1956 No. 15 at Indiana W 87–83 13–5 (9–1) — — — The Fieldhouse
2/25/1956 No. 13 at Minnesota W 83–73 14–5 (10–1) — — — Williams Arena
2/27/1956 No. 13 Northwestern W 86–68 15–5 (11–1) Logan (21) — — Iowa Field House
3/3/1956 No. 10 Illinois W 96–72 16–5 (12–1) — — — Iowa Field House
3/5/1956 No. 10 Indiana W 84–73 17–5 (13–1) Seaberg (21) — — Iowa Field House (14,900)
NCAA Tournament
3/16/1956 No. 4 vs. Morehead State W 97–83 18–5 Cain (28) Cain (14) — Iowa Field House
3/17/1956 No. 4 vs. Kentucky W 89–77 19–5 Cain (34) Logan (13) — Iowa Field House
3/22/1956 No. 4 vs. Temple W 83–76 20–5 Logan (36) Schoof (18) — McGaw Hall
3/23/1956 No. 4 vs. San Francisco L 71–83 20–6 Tied* (17) Logan (15) — McGaw Hall

*Tied for high scorer. Rankings from AP Poll.

National Rankings

Weekly Performance in Polls

The Hawkeyes consistently ranked among the nation's elite throughout the season, demonstrating their prowess against top competition.

Ranking Movements (AP Poll)
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Legend: ██ Increase in ranking, ██ Decrease in ranking, — Not ranked.

Individual Accolades

All-American Honors

Key players from the 1955-56 team received national recognition for their outstanding performances:

  • Carl Cain: Recognized as an Honorable Mention AP All-American.
  • Bill Logan: Also received Honorable Mention AP All-American honors.

Coaching Excellence

Head Coach Bucky O'Connor guided the Hawkeyes to their remarkable season, earning national acclaim for his leadership and strategy. His guidance was instrumental in the team's success, leading them to the Big Ten title and the NCAA Championship game.

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