1987-88 Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets

Team of Yesteryear, Men’s Basketball

The 1987-88 Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets, under head coach Mike D. Rhoades, compiled a 21-6 overall record, winning the WPIAL Section 1 title. The Yellow Jackets were ranked among the top 10 teams in the state of Pennsylvania, and they reached the quarterfinals of the NAIA National Tournament. Key players included Scott Saunders and Neil McDermott, who played pivotal roles in the team’s success.