2005–06 Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team

The 2005–06 Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 2005–06 college basketball season. The Cornhuskers were coached by Barry Collier. The Cornhuskers competed in the Big 12 Conference and played their home games at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

2005–06 Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball
NIT, 1st round
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
Record19-14 (7-9 Big 12)
Head coach
Home arenaBob Devaney Sports Center
Seasons
 2004–05
2005–06 Big 12 men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 9 Texas133 .813307  .811
No. 12 Kansas133 .813258  .758
No. 24 Oklahoma115 .688209  .690
Texas A&M106 .625229  .710
Colorado97 .5632010  .667
Nebraska79 .4381914  .576
Oklahoma State610 .3751716  .515
Texas Tech610 .3751517  .469
Kansas State610 .3751513  .536
Iowa State610 .3751614  .533
Missouri511 .3131216  .429
Baylor412 .250413  .235
2006 Big 12 Tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll [1]

Nebraska lost to Florida State in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic 74–60 on December 31, 2005.[2]

They finished the season with a 19–14 record, losing in the Big 12 third round to Kansas 79-65 and lost in the 2006 NIT 1st round to Hofstra 73–62.[3]

References

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  1. "2019-20 Big 12 Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. pp. 26–30. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  2. "Florida State 74-60 Nebraska (Dec 31, 2005) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved 2026-02-17.
  3. "2005-06 Nebraska Cornhuskers Men's Schedule and Results". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2026-02-17.