2005–06 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team

The 2005–06 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Butler University in the 2005–06 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Todd Lickliter, serving his 5th year. The Bulldogs played their home games at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

2005–06 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball
NIT 8 Seed (Cincinnati)
First Round vs. Florida St., L 67–63
ConferenceHorizon League
Record20–13 (11–5 Horizon)
Head coach
  • Todd Lickliter (5th season)
Assistant coaches
MVPBrandon Polk
CaptainBruce Horan
Brandon Crone
Brian Ligon
Home arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
2005–06 Horizon League men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Milwaukee124 .750229  .710
Butler115 .6882013  .606
Loyola (IL)88 .5001911  .633
UIC88 .5001615  .516
Detroit88 .5001616  .500
Green Bay88 .5001516  .484
Wright State88 .5001315  .464
Cleveland State511 .3131018  .357
Youngstown State412 .250721  .250
2006 Horizon League Tournament winner
As of August 1, 2010
Rankings from AP Poll

The Bulldogs earned an at-large bid to the 2006 National Invitation Tournament, earning an 8 seed in the Cincinnati bracket. They beat 7 seed Miami (OH) 53–42 in the opening round before falling to 2 seed Florida State 67–63 in the first round.

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