The 1987–88 Memphis State Tigers men's basketball team represented Memphis State University as a member of the

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during the

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. 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

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to finish with a 20–12 record (6–6 Metro).

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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