1987 WNBL season
The 1987 WNBL season was the seventh season of competition since its establishment in 1981. A total of 11 teams contested the league.
Finals
Statistical leaders
| Category | Player | Team | GP | Totals | Average |
| Points Per Game | Kathy Foster | Hobart Islanders | 20 | 415 | 20.8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | Samantha Thornton | Bulleen Melbourne Boomers | 18 | 221 | 12.3 |
| Assists Per Game | Karin Maar | Coburg Cougars | 20 | 104 | 5.2 |
| Steals Per Game | Donna Brown | Noarlunga Tigers | 20 | 66 | 3.3 |
| Blocks per game | Chris Saunders | Bulleen Melbourne Boomers | 20 | 24 | 1.2 |
| Field Goal % | Marisa Rowe | Coburg Cougars | 17 | 53.5% | |
| Three-Point Field Goal % | Cheryl Chambers | Coburg Cougars | 19 | 42.9% | |
| Free Throw % | Sandy Brondello | Australian Institute of Sport | 18 | 79.1% |