The 1987 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament involved 32 schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college basketball as a culmination of the 1986âÂÂ87 NCAA Division II men's basketball season. It was won by Kentucky Wesleyan College, with Kentucky Wesleyan's Sam Smith named the Most Outstanding Player.
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Location: NHC Fieldhouse Host: New Hampshire College
Location: Hammermill Center Host: Gannon University
Location: Jenkins Field House Host: Florida Southern College
Location: Alterowitz Gym Host: Eastern Montana College
Location: Halenbeck Hall Host: St. Cloud State University
Location: Amarillo Civic Center Host: West Texas State University
Location: Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall Host: Norfolk State University
Location: Owensboro Sportscenter Host: Kentucky Wesleyan College
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Location: Springfield Civic Center Hosts: American International College and Springfield College
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