The 1986–87 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team represented the

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in competitive

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during the

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. The Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team played its home games in the

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and was a member of the

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's (NCAA) former

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at that time. After receiving a preseason top 10 ranking, the team posted a 24–10 overall record and a 9–5 conference record. Battle tested, the Sooners received a bid to the 1987 NCAA Tournament, and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen where they fell to

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in overtime.

Roster

Schedule

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Rankings

After the season

NBA draft

The following Sooners were drafted in the

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References

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