1987–88 Memphis State Tigers men's basketball team explained

Mode:	Basketball
Year:	1987–88
Prev Year:	1986–87
Next Year:	1988–89
Team:	Memphis State Tigers
Conference:	Metro Conference
Short Conf:	Metro
Record:	20–12
Conf Record:	6–6
Hc Year:	2nd
Tourney Result:	second round

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.^[1]

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,^[2] the Tigers were beaten by No. 1 seed Purdue^[3] to finish with a 20–12 record (6–6 Metro).

Roster

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Schedule and results

|-!colspan=9 style=| Regular Season

|-!colspan=9 style=| Metro Conference tournament|-!colspan=9 style=| NCAA tournament ^{[5] [6]}

Rankings

See main article: 1987–88 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings. ^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1987-88 Memphis Tigers Schedule and Results | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. sports-reference.com. May 7, 2022.
2. News: Purdue, Memphis St. Win Big . . March 18, 1988 . May 7, 2022.
3. News: PURDUE LEAPS HURDLE AGAINST MEMPHIS STATE . . March 20, 1988 . May 7, 2022.
4. Web site: 1987–88 Memphis Tigers Roster and Stats. Sports Reference.
5. Web site: 2019–20 Memphis Tigers Men's Basketball Media Guide . . May 7, 2022.
6. Web site: 1987–88 Men's Basketball Schedule - University of Memphis . . February 19, 2023.
7. Book: ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game. Random House. 954–955. 2009. 0-345-51392-4.