1986–87 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team

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
Record19–14 (8–8 SwC)
Head coach
  • Nolan Richardson (2nd season)
Assistant coachScott Edgar (2nd season)
Home arenaBarnhill Arena
1986–87 Southwest Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 19 TCU142 .875247  .774
Baylor106 .6251813  .581
Houston97 .5631812  .600
Texas Tech97 .5631514  .517
Arkansas88 .5001914  .576
SMU79 .4381613  .552
Texas79 .4381417  .452
Texas A&M610 .3751714  .548
Rice214 .125819  .296
1987 SWC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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