1986–87 Bradley Braves men's basketball team

1986–87 Bradley Braves men's basketball
ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
Record17–12 (10–4 MVC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaCarver Arena
1986–87 Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Tulsa 11 3   .786 22 8   .733
Bradley 10 4   .714 17 12   .586
Wichita State 9 5   .643 22 11   .667
Illinois State 7 7   .500 19 13   .594
Drake 6 8   .429 17 14   .548
Southern Illinois 5 9   .357 12 17   .414
Indiana State 4 10   .286 9 20   .310
Creighton 4 10   .286 9 19   .321
1987 MVC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1986–87 Bradley Braves men's basketball team represented Bradley University during the 1986–87 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Braves were members of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and played their home games at Carver Arena. Following the departure of former head coach Dick Versace, Bradley was banned from postseason play. The Braves were led by first year head coach Stan Albeck and AP Honorable mention All-American Hersey Hawkins, who averaged 27.2 points per game.