The 1987–88 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team represented Wichita State University in the 1987–88 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 2nd season at the school.
They lost in the semifinals of the MVC tournament, but received an at-large bid to the 1988 NCAA tournament.
12 seed in the Midwest region, the Shockers lost in the opening round to DePaul, 83–62.