The 1987–88 Cornell Big Red men's basketball team represented

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during the 1987–88 college men's basketball season. This was coach

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's second season at Cornell. The team finished with a final record of 17–10 (11—3 Ivy League) and they won the

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to receive the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Playing as the No. 16 seed in the West region, the Big Red were beaten by No. 1 seed and eventual Final Four participant

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, 90–50.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Cornell Big Red men's basketball seasons