1987–88 Memphis State Tigers men's basketball team

The 1987–88 Memphis State Tigers men's basketball team represented Memphis State University as a member of the Metro Conference during the 1987–88 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

1987–88 Memphis State Tigers men's basketball
NCAA tournament, second round
ConferenceMetro Conference
Record20–12 (6–6 Metro)
Head coach
Home arenaMid-South Coliseum
1987–88 Metro Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Louisville93 .7502411  .686
Florida State75 .5831911  .633
South Carolina66 .5001910  .655
Virginia Tech66 .5001910  .655
Memphis State66 .5002012  .625
Southern Miss57 .4171911  .633
Cincinnati39 .2501117  .393
1988 Metro Conference tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

The Tigers received an at-large bid to the 1988 NCAA tournament as No. 9 seed in the Midwest region. After an opening round win over No. 9 seed Baylor, the Tigers were beaten by No. 1 seed Purdue to finish with a 20–12 record (6–6 Metro).

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