The 1987 NAIA men's basketball tournament was held in March at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. The 50th annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format. Washburn won a close final (79-77) against West Virginia State.
Awards and honors Leading scorers: Leading rebounder: Player of the Year: est. 1994.NAIA Championship History
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* denotes overtime.
See also 1987 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament 1987 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament 1987 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament 1987 NAIA women's basketball tournament
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