The 1987–88 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented Drexel University during the 1987–88 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by 11th year head coach Eddie Burke, played their home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center (with the exception of 3 home games that were played at the Palestra) and were members of the East Coast Conference (ECC).
The team finished the season 18–10, and finished in 2nd place in the ECC in the regular season.
Drexel won their game against Manhattan via forfeit when Manhattah Head Coach Bob Delle Bovi took his team off the court to protest the officiating with 8:09 left to play in the second half. The recorded final score of 70–56 was the score at the time of the incident.
On January 6, 1988, John Rankin set the Drexel team record for most points in a single game, scoring 44 points against Rider. Later in the season, Michael Anderson scored 43 and 42 points in games against Lehigh and Rider respectively, which were the second and third highest scoring single game records in team history.
Roster
Schedule
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Awards Michael Anderson ECC Player of the Year ECC All-Conference First Team United Press International All-American honorable mention Sporting News All-American honorable mention United States Basketball Writers All-District team Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award runner-up Preseason ECC All-Conference First Team
Tom Murphy ECC All-Rookie Team Lawrence Grassi Award (most improved player)
Todd Lehmann Donald Shank Spirit & Dedication Award
Brian Raabe Dragon "D" Award (team's top defensive player)
John Rankin ECC All-Conference Second Team "Sweep" Award (team leader in rebounds)
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