The 1987–88 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented Drexel University during the 1987–88 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by 11th year head coach Eddie Burke, played their home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center (with the exception of 3 home games that were played at the Palestra) and were members of the East Coast Conference (ECC). The team finished the season 18–10, and finished in 2nd place in the ECC in the regular season.