The 2005–06 West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represented

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from Morgantown, West Virginia during the 2005-06 season. The team was led by head coach

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and played their home games at

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. After an early exit in the quarterfinal round of the Big East tournament, the Mountaineers would gain an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, where they would make a run to the Sweet Sixteen for the second straight season. The team finished with a 22–11 record (11–5 Big East).

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball seasons

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