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 TCU142 .875  247  .774
Baylor106 .625  1813  .581
Houston97 .563  1812  .600
Texas Tech97 .563  1514  .517
Arkansas88 .500  1914  .576
SMU79 .438  1613  .552
Texas79 .438  1417  .452
Texas A&M610 .375  1714  .548
Rice214 .125  819  .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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