1988–89 East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team

1988–89 East Carolina Pirates men's basketball
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
Record15–14 (6–8 CAA)
Head coach
  • Mike Steele (2nd season)
Home arenaWilliams Arena at Minges Coliseum
1988–89 CAA men's basketball standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Richmond 13 1   .929 21 10   .677
George Mason 10 4   .714 20 11   .645
American 9 5   .643 17 11   .607
UNC Wilmington 9 5   .643 16 14   .533
James Madison 6 8   .429 16 14   .533
East Carolina 6 8   .429 15 14   .517
William & Mary 2 12   .143 5 23   .179
Navy 1 13   .071 6 22   .214
1989 CAA tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1988–89 East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team represented East Carolina University during the 1988–89 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Pirates were led by second year coach Mike Steele and they finished sixth in CAA with a record of 15-14, 6-8.

Guard Blue Edwards was the team's leading scorer with 26.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in 27 games. Other statistical leaders included Senior guard Jeff Kelly with 4.1 assists.