The RoundHouse | 4/27/2020 4:58:00 PM

 Listen to the podcast

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.

Four MVC teams in the NCAA Tournament – two in Sweet 16. No. 6 in RPI rankings and No. 7 in Ken Pomeroy. An NBA lottery draft pick in Bradley's Patrick O'Bryant. Fifth and sixth seeds in MVC Tournament earn at-large bids. MVC commissioner Doug Elgin gets the drop on Packer.

Three journalists who covered that season – Paul Klee, Lyndal Scranton and Dave Reynolds – join the podcast to reminisce.

Thanks to all who contributed their thoughts and research, including Mike Reis and Art Hains for audio.