1986–87 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 1986–87 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | North Carolina |
| NCAA Tournament | 1987 |
| Tournament dates | March 12 – 30, 1987 |
| National Championship | Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana |
| NCAA Champions | Indiana |
| Other champions | Southern Miss (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | David Robinson, Navy |
The 1986–87 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1986 and ended with the Final Four in New Orleans on March 30, 1987.