Wichita State's revival that started with the renovation of Koch Arena and the hiring of coach Mark Turgeon hit a peak in 2006 with a Missouri Valley Conference title and Sweet 16 appearance. The Shockers didn't do it alone. They played a lead role in the MVC's superb season, one that shook up the power structure, irritated Billy Packer of CBS and some big-name coaches and helped usher in a new era for the sport.
2005-06 – the season the Missouri Valley Conference beat the system and helped change college basketball.