2005–06 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team

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
Assistant coaches
MVPBrandon Polk
Captains
  • Bruce Horan
  • Brandon Crone
  • Brian Ligon
Home arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
2005–06 Horizon League men's basketball standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Milwaukee 12 4   .750 22 9   .710
Butler 11 5   .688 20 13   .606
Loyola (IL) 8 8   .500 19 11   .633
UIC 8 8   .500 16 15   .516
Detroit 8 8   .500 16 16   .500
Green Bay 8 8   .500 15 16   .484
Wright State 8 8   .500 13 15   .464
Cleveland State 5 11   .313 10 18   .357
Youngstown State 4 12   .250 7 21   .250
2006 Horizon League Tournament winner
As of August 1, 2010
Rankings from AP Poll

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.

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.