The 1986–87 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team represented Wichita State University in the 1986–87 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.
They played their home games at the University of Wichita Field House.
They were led by head coach Eddie Fogler in his 1st season at the school.
They won the MVC tournament to receive an automatic bid to the 1987 NCAA tournament.
11 seed in the Midwest region, the Shockers lost in the opening round to St. John's, 57–55.