The 1987–88 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represented

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in the

1987–88 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The 1987–88 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1987 and ended with the Final Four in Kansas City, Missouri on April 4, 1988. Season headlines Major rule changes Beginning in 1987–88, the following rules changes ...

. The head coach was

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and the team finished the season with an overall record of 27–6. However, the team forfeited three of their games to finish 25–5.

Schedule

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Rankings

References

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