Frontcourt stars lead bid for 1987-88 college basketball season
The AP notes a shift toward forwards across major conferences with five top players from the Big Eight and Big East, plus Prop 48 entrants reshaping rosters. Indiana, Kansas, Iowa State, Missouri, Pittsburgh and others field standout forwards as Navy star David Robinson wanes in relevance.
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Michigan
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Terry Mills
Ilinois
Nick Anderson
Champaign
Marcus Liberty
Maryland Terps rebuild after Bias tragedy under coach Wade
Maryland coach Bob Wade, in his second year, pushes the Terps past Len Bias death and scandal. He cites improved program respectability, a deeper roster led by Der Rick Lewis and others, and a better preparation year as proof of progress toward competing in the ACC.
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Navy faces changed season after Robinson departure
Navy coach Pete Herrmann begins 1987-88 with a rebuilt squad as star center David Robinson leaves for the NBA. Derric Turner and Cliff Rees acknowledge the scoring gap, while freshmen adjust. Navy aims for steady progress, focusing on daily goals and team resilience as they open at Mount St. Marys on November 28.
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Thompson juggle two teams as Georgetown coach eyes Olympics
Washington AP reports John Thompson must manage Georgetown Hoyas while coaching the 1988 US Olympic basketball team. He aims to balance practice, scouting, and Olympic duties amid a challenging season, with matchups against Russia Yugoslavia and Spain alongside Big East rivals.
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Top-ranked Nebraska hosts No 2 Oklahoma in big showdown
Nebraska and Oklahoma meet as the AP poll’s No 1 and No 2 with perfect records. Nebraska is a four point favorite though it has lost 41 of 42 against Oklahoma since 1973. The Sooners face injuries to quarterback Jamelie Holieway and fullback Lydell Carr.
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