1986–87 Providence Friars men's basketball team explained

Sport:	basketball
Year:	1986–87
Prev Year:	1985–86
Next Year:	1987–88
Team:	Providence Friars
Conference:	Big East Conference
Short Conf:	Big East
Record:	25–9
Conf Record:	10–6
Head Coach:	Rick Pitino
Hc Year:	2nd
Asst Coach1:	Gordon Chiesa
Asst Coach2:	Stu Jackson
Asst Coach3:	Herb Sendek
Asst Coach4:	Jeff Van Gundy (GA)
Arena:	Providence Civic Center
Tourney:	NCAA tournament
Tourney Result:	Final Four

The 1986–87 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented Providence College during the 1986–87 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by second-year head coach Rick Pitino, the Friars finished the season 25–9 (10–6 Big East) and made a Cinderella run through the NCAA tournament to the Final Four.

Roster

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Schedule and results

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Rankings

See main article: 1986–87 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings.

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Notes and References

1. . 1987 NCAA Final Four program . March 1987 .
2. Web site: 1986-87 Providence Friars Roster and Stats. March 3, 2019.
3. Web site: 1986-87 Providence Friars Schedule and Results. March 3, 2019.
4. • Book: ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game. Random House. 910–911. 2009. 978-0-345-51392-2.