under ozzie cowles, during the 1947–48 season, michigan ended the longest (19 years) consecutive year period without a conference championship in school history. they also became the first contestants in the ncaa division i men's basketball tournament during cowles second of two seasons. the 1947–48 team posted a 16–6 overall (10–2, big ten) record. this team also posted the first undefeated home performance in school history with a 9–0 overall (6–0, big ten) record.