The 1986–87 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team represented the

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in the

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. Led by first year head coach Paul Evans, the Panthers finished with a record of 25–8. They received an at-large bid to the

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where, as a #3 seed, they lost in the second round to

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Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball seasons

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