The 1986–87 Houston Cougars men's basketball team represented the

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as a member of the

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during the 1986–87 NCAA men's basketball season. Following the 30-year tenure of legendary coach

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, the team was led by first-year head coach

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and the team played its home games at the

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. The Cougars played in the NCAA tournament for the first time in three seasons, and lost in the opening round to

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, 66–55. Houston finished with a record of 18–12 (9–7 SWC).

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

NBA draft

References

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