1986–87 BYU Cougars men's basketball team

1986–87 BYU Cougars men's basketball
NCAA tournament, first round
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
Record21–11 (12–4 WAC)
Head coach
Home arenaMarriott Center
1986–87 WAC men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
UTEP133 .813257  .781
Brigham Young124 .7502111  .656
New Mexico115 .6882510  .714
Wyoming115 .6882410  .706
Utah97 .5631713  .567
Colorado State79 .4381316  .448
Air Force511 .3131215  .444
Hawaii214 .125721  .250
San Diego State214 .125525  .167
1987 WAC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1986–87 BYU Cougars men's basketball team represented Brigham Young University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference during the 1986–87 basketball season. Led by head coach LaDell Andersen, the Cougars compiled a record of 21–11 (12–4 WAC) to finish second in the WAC regular season standings. The team played their home games at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. The Cougars received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. In the opening round, BYU was defeated by New Orleans, 83–79.