Their head coach was Marty Simmons and they played their home games at the Ford Center.

The Purple Aces participated in the 2012 College Basketball Invitational, losing in the first round.

Led by guard Colt Ryan, the team claimed a win against eventual national runner-up Butler.

This season, they return three starters and their top four scorers, including Colt Ryan.

However, the only returning front court player taller than 6'6" is Matt Peeler who saw very limited minutes in prior seasons.