1986–87 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team

[1] [2] The 1986–87 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team represented the University of Arkansas in the 1986-87 season. Led by head coach Nolan Richardson, the Razorbacks would manage a 19–14 record, and a trip to the second round of the NIT. This season, although not the NCAA Tournament, was Arkansas' first postseason tournament under Richardson. The first of many, including a national championship in 1994. The Razorbacks competed in and placed 5th in the Southwest conference.

1986–87 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball
NIT, Second Round
ConferenceSouthwest Conference
1986–87 record19–14 (8–8 SwC)
Head coach
Home arenaBarnhill Arena
1986–87 Southwest Conference men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 19 TCU14–2 .875  24–7  .774
Baylor10–6 .625  18–13  .581
Houston9–7 .563  18–12  .600
Texas Tech9–7 .563  15–14  .517
Arkansas8–8 .500  19–14  .576
SMU7–9 .438  16–13  .552
Texas7–9 .438  14–17  .452
Texas A&M †6–10 .375  17–14  .548
Rice2–14 .125  8–19  .296
† 1987 SWC Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

Roster

1987–88 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearHometown
G 12 Keith Wilson 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)170 lb (77 kg) So Fort Smith, Arkansas
G 22 Cannon Whitby 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg) Fr Troy, Tennessee
C 55 Mario Credit 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)240 lb (109 kg) Fr Kansas City, Kansas
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

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Rankings

References


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