The 1986–87 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented

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during the

1986–87 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The 1986–87 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1986 and ended with the 1987 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Final Four in New Orleans on March 30, 1987. Season headlines * All 1987 NCAA Division I men's b ...

. Led by second-year head coach

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, the Friars finished the season 25–9 (10–6 Big East) and made a Cinderella run through the NCAA tournament to the Final Four.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons