1986–87 Missouri Tigers men's basketball team

The 1986–87 Missouri Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of Missouri as a member of the Big Eight Conference during the 1986–87 NCAA men's basketball season. Led by head coach Norm Stewart, the Tigers won Big Eight regular season and tournament titles, and were the No. 4 seed in the Midwest region of the NCAA tournament. The Tigers were upset by Xavier, 70–69, in the opening round and finished with an overall record of 24–10 (11–3 Big Eight).

1986–87 Missouri Tigers men's basketball
Big Eight Regular season champions
Big Eight tournament champions
NCAA tournament, first round
ConferenceBig Eight Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 14
APNo. 14
Record24–10 (11–3 Big 8)
Head coach
  • Norm Stewart (20th season)
Assistant coaches
  • Bob Sundvold (6th season)
  • Rich Daly (4th season)
  • Anthony Smith (2nd season)
Home arenaHearnes Center
1986–87 Big Eight Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 14 Missouri113 .7862410  .706
No. 20 Kansas95 .6432511  .694
Oklahoma95 .6432410  .706
Kansas State86 .5712011  .645
Nebraska77 .5002112  .636
Iowa State59 .3571315  .464
Oklahoma State410 .286820  .286
Colorado311 .214919  .321
1987 Big Eight tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll
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