1986–87_Boise_State_Broncos_men's_basketball_team

1986–87 Boise State Broncos men's basketball team

1986–87 Boise State Broncos men's basketball team

American college basketball season

The 1986–87 Boise State Broncos men's basketball team represented Boise State University during the 1986–87 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Broncos were led by fourth-year head coach Bobby Dye and played their home games on campus at the BSU Pavilion in Boise, Idaho.

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They finished the regular season at 21–6 overall, with a 10–4 record in the Big Sky Conference, second in the standings.[1] In the conference tournament in Flagstaff, Arizona, the second-seeded Broncos were upset by a point by eventual champion Idaho State in the quarterfinal round.[2][3]

In the National Invitation Tournament, the Broncos hosted Utah of the WAC,[4] and won by a point.[5][6][7] At Seattle in the second round, BSU fell to Washington of the Pac-10 by five points.[8][9]

The Broncos were led on the floor by sophomore point guard Chris Childs and junior forward Arnell Jones.[4]

Postseason results

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References

  1. [1]
    "Basketball: Big Sky Conference final standings". Spokane Chronicle. (Washington). March 2, 1987. p. C4.
  2. [2]
    Boling, Dave (March 6, 1987). "Idaho cures free-throw blues, upsets Griz". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 25.
  3. [3]
    "Idaho stays alive, WSU season ends". Idahonian. (Moscow). March 6, 1987. p. 11.
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    "Tonight's game". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). March 11, 1987. p. B10.
  5. [5]
    "BSU wins on missed free throws". Idahonian. (Moscow). Associated Press. March 12, 1987. p. 8.
  6. [6]
    Sorensen, Mike (March 12, 1987). "Utes can't convert at line, lose". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. D1.
  7. [7]
    "NIT: Boise State 62, Utah 61". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. March 12, 1987. p. C2.
  8. [8]
    Wilson, Bernie (March 17, 1987). "UW awaits foe". Spokane Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. p. B1.
  9. [9]
    "Hill's rampage helps UW win". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. March 17, 1987. p. 3D.
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