Since the next season to its end, it was called Copa Príncipe de Asturias.
The first edition of Copa Príncipe de Asturias was played by the eliminated teams in the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals of the 1984–85 ACB season.
Caja de Álava won the tournament, which was its first official title in the club history.
Like in the last year, the 1987–88 Copa Príncipe was played with a knockout stage format, but in double leg series.
This was the last edition of the Copa Príncipe de Asturias with teams of Liga ACB and Joventut Badalona won its third title.