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2012–13 Big East Conference men's basketball season


FieldValue
title2012–13 Big East Conference men's basketball season
color#072e67
color text#efe3bb
leagueNCAA Division I
sportBasketball
logo_size125px
durationDecember 31, 2012
through March 9, 2013
no_of_teams15
TVESPN, CBS
seasonRegular Season
season_champs[Georgetown](2012-13-georgetown-hoyas-men-s-basketball-team), [Louisville](2012-13-louisville-cardinals-men-s-basketball-team), & [Marquette](2012-13-marquette-golden-eagles-men-s-basketball-team)
season_champ_nameCo-Champions
MVPOtto Porter
MVP_linkBig East Men's Basketball Player of the Year
finalsTournament
finals_link2013 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament
finals_champLouisville
finals_runner-up[Syracuse](2012-13-syracuse-orange-men-s-basketball-team)
finals_MVPPeyton Siva (LOU)
seasonslistnamesBig East Conference men's basketball
prevseason_link2011–12 Big East Conference men's basketball season
prevseason_year2011–12
nextseason_link2013–14 Big East Conference men's basketball season
nextseason_year2013–14

through March 9, 2013 | conf1_runner-up = | conf2_runner-up = | finals_runner-up = Syracuse

The 2012–13 Big East Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 2012 and ended with the 2013 Big East men's basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden March 12–16, 2013 in Manhattan, New York. The regular season began in November, with the conference schedule starting on December 31, 2012. 2012-13 marked the 34th year of the Big East, and the 2013 men's basketball Championship marked the 31st anniversary of the Big East at Madison Square Garden, the longest-running conference tournament at one venue in the country. With West Virginia now in the Big 12, the 2012-13 Big East Conference schedule included 4 repeat games.

UConn was ineligible for postseason tournament participation due to low APR scores, The Huskies were also ineligible for the 2013 Big East tournament; the school unsuccessfully appealed the ruling.

The 2012–13 season was the last for the Big East in its original form. In December 2012, the seven Big East schools that do not sponsor Division I FBS football—DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, St. John's, Seton Hall, and Villanova, collectively called the "Catholic 7"—announced they would leave the Big East to start a new conference of their own. On March 8, 2013, the "Catholic 7" and the remaining Big East schools announced a separation agreement. Under the agreement, the "Catholic 7" purchased the Big East name and the contract with Madison Square Garden for the conference tournament, and began operating under the Big East name beginning on July 1, 2013. The remaining schools, which kept the charter of the original Big East, announced on April 3 that they would operate as the American Athletic Conference (American), now known as the American Conference. This was also the final season for Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, and Syracuse, all of which left for the ACC on July 1, 2013. On the same day, SMU, UCF, Memphis, Houston, and Temple became full members of The American.

Preseason

Coaching changes

Jim Calhoun of Connecticut announced his retirement on September 13, 2012. Kevin Ollie, an assistant under Calhoun for the previous two years, was named Calhoun's successor.

Predicted Big East results

At Big East media day on October 17, the conference released their predictions for standings and All-Big East teams.

Big East CoachesBig East WritersT-1.23.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.
Louisville *(14)*Louisville *(15)*
SyracuseSyracuse
Notre Dame *(1)*Notre Dame
CincinnatiCincinnati
GeorgetownPittsburgh
PittsburghGeorgetown
MarquetteMarquette
South FloridaSouth Florida
ConnecticutConnecticut
St. John'sSt. John's
RutgersRutgers
VillanovaVillanova
DePaulProvidence
Seton HallSeton Hall
ProvidenceDePaul

first place votes

2012-13 Preseason All-Big East Teams

First TeamSecond TeamHonorable Mention
Sean Kilpatrick, G., CIN
Otto Porter, G., GTWN
Gorgui Dieng, C., LOU
Jack Cooley, F., ND
Vincent Council, G., PROVShabazz Napier, G., UCONN
Cleveland Melvin, F., DEP
D'Angelo Harrison, G., STJ
Anthony Collins, G., USF
Brandon Triche, G., SYRChane Behanan, F., LOU
Jerian Grant, G., ND
Tray Woodall, G., PITT
C. J. Fair, F., SYR

Big East Preseason Player of the Year: Peyton Siva, Louisville

Big East Preseason Rookie of the Year: Steven Adams, Pittsburgh

Preseason Watchlists

NaismithJohn Wooden Award
Chane Behanan, LOU
Michael Carter-Williams, SYR
Jack Cooley, ND
Gorgui Dieng, LOU
Sean Kilpatrick, CIN
Otto Porter, GTWN
Peyton Siva, LOUChane Behanan, F., LOU
Jack Cooley, F., ND
Vincent Council, G., PROV
Gorgui Dieng, C., LOU
Sean Kilpatrick, G., CIN
Otto Porter, F., GTWN
Peyton Siva, G., LOU

Regular season

Head coaches

:Mick Cronin, Cincinnati :Kevin Ollie, Connecticut :Oliver Purnell, DePaul :John Thompson III, Georgetown :Rick Pitino, Louisville :Buzz Williams, Marquette :Mike Brey, Notre Dame :Jamie Dixon, Pittsburgh :Ed Cooley, Providence :Mike Rice, Rutgers :Steve Lavin, St. John's :Kevin Willard, Seton Hall :Stan Heath, South Florida :Jim Boeheim, Syracuse :Jay Wright, Villanova

Composite matrix

This table summarizes the head-to-head results between teams in conference play. (x) indicates games scheduled this season.

CincinnatiConnecticutDePaulGeorgetownLouisvilleMarquetteNotre DamePittsburghProvidenceRutgersSt. John'sSeton HallSouth FloridaSyracuseVillanovavs. Cincinnativs. Connecticutvs. DePaulvs. Georgetownvs. Louisvillevs. Marquettevs. Notre Damevs. Pittsburghvs. Providencevs. Rutgersvs. St. John'svs. Seton Hallvs. South Floridavs. Syracusevs. VillanovaTotal9–910–82–1614-414–414–411–712–69–95–138–103–153–1511–710–8
1–10–11–01–00–12–01–11–00–21–00–10-11–00–1
1–10–21–01–01–00–11–00–20–11–00–1)1–10–11–0
1–02–01–01–01–02–02–00–10–12–01–01–01–01–0
0–10–10–10–11–10–11–00–10–20–20–11–00–21–0
0–10–10–11–00–12–00–10–10–10–10–20–21–11–0
1–00–10–11–11–00–10–20–10–10–10–20–20–11–0
0–21–00–21–01–11–00–11–00–11–10–10–11–00–1
1–10–10–20–11–02–01–00–11–00–10–10–10–10–2
0–12–01–01–01–01–00–11–00–10–10–20–12–00–2
2–01–01–02–01–01–01–00–11–01–10–20–11–01–0
0–10–10–22–01–01–01–11–01–01–10–10–11–01–0
1–01–00–11–02–02–01–01–02–02–01–00–11–00–1
1-01–10–10–12–02–01–01–01–01–01–01–01–02–0
0–11–00–12–01–11–00–11–00–20–10–10–10–11–1
1–00–10–10–10–10–11–02–02–00–10–11–00–21–1

As of completion of games on March 6th

Rankings

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Weekly honors

Throughout the conference regular season, the Big East names a player of the week and rookie of the week each Monday.

WeekPlayer of the weekRookie of the week
November 19, 2012Shabazz Napier, G, ConnecticutRyan Arcidiacono, G, Villanova
November 26, 2012Sean Kilpatrick, G, CincinnatiJaKarr Sampson, F, St. John's
December 3, 2012James Southerland, G, SyracuseJames Robinson, G, Pittsburgh
December 10, 2012Fuquan Edwin, G, Seton HallJaKarr Sampson, F, St. John's
December 17, 2012Chane Behanan, F, LouisvilleJaKarr Sampson, F, St. John's
December 23, 2012Victor Rudd, F, South FloridaOmar Calhoun, G, Connecticut
December 31, 2012Russ Smith, G, LouisvilleRyan Arcidiacono, G, Villanova
January 7, 2013Brandon Triche, G, SyracuseRyan Arcidiacono, G, Villanova
January 14, 2013
January 21, 2013
January 28, 2013
February 4, 2013
February 11, 2013
February 18, 2013
February 25, 2013
March 3, 2013

Postseason

Big East tournament

Main article: 2013 Big East men's basketball tournament

  • March 12–16, 2013– Big East Conference Basketball Tournament, Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, NY.
SeedSchoolConf.Over.TiebreakerFirst Round
March 12Second Round
March 13Quarterfinals
March 14Semifinals
March 15Championship
March 16
1.[Georgetown](2012-13-georgetown-hoyas-men-s-basketball-team)
14–424–52-1 vs. LOU and MARQByeByevs. Cincinnati W 43–62vs. Syracuse L 58–55
2.[Louisville](2012-13-louisville-cardinals-men-s-basketball-team)
14–426–51-1 vs. GTWN and MARQByeByevs Villanova W 74–55vs Notre Dame W 69–57vs Syracuse W 78–61
3.[Marquette](2012-13-marquette-golden-eagles-men-s-basketball-team)
14–423–71-2 vs. GTWN and LOUByeByevs Notre Dame L 73–65
4.[Pittsburgh](2012-13-pittsburgh-panthers-men-s-basketball-team)
12–624–7ByeByevs Syracuse L 59–62
5.[Syracuse](2012-13-syracuse-orange-men-s-basketball-team)#11–723–81-0 vs NDByevs Seton Hall W 75–63vs Pittsburgh W 62–59vs Georgetown W 58–55vs Louisville L 61–78
6.[Notre Dame](2012-13-notre-dame-fighting-irish-men-s-basketball-team)#11–723–80-1 vs SYRByevs Rutgers W 69–61vs Marquette W 73–65vs Louisville L 57–69
7.[Villanova](2012-13-villanova-wildcats-men-s-basketball-team)#10–819–12Byevs St. John's W 66–53vs Louisville L 55–74
8.[Providence](2012-13-providence-friars-men-s-basketball-team)#9-917–131-0 vs CINByevs Cincinnati L 44–61
9.[Cincinnati](2012-13-cincinnati-bearcats-men-s-basketball-team)9-921–100-1 vs. PROVByevs Providence W 61–44vs Georgetown L 43–62
10.[St. John's](2012-13-st-john-s-red-storm-men-s-basketball-team)8–1016–14Byevs Villanova L 53–66
11.[Rutgers](2012-13-rutgers-scarlet-knights-men-s-basketball-team)5–1314–15vs DePaul W 76–57vs Notre Dame L 61–69
12.[Seton Hall](2012-13-seton-hall-pirates-men-s-basketball-team)3–1514–17vs South Florida W 46-42 OTvs Syracuse L 63–75
13.[South Florida](2012-13-south-florida-bulls-men-s-basketball-team)3–1512–18vs Seton Hall L 42-46 OT
14.[DePaul](2012-13-depaul-blue-demons-men-s-basketball-team)2–1611–20vs Rutgers L 57–76
‡ – Big East regular season champions, and tournament No. 1 seed.
† – Received a double-bye in the conference tournament.
# – Received a single-bye in the conference tournament.
Overall records include all games played in the [Big East tournament](2013-big-east-men-s-basketball-tournament).
[Connecticut](2012-13-connecticut-huskies-men-s-basketball-team) is ineligible due to Academic Progress Rate violations.

NCAA tournament

Main article: 2013 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament

SeedRegionSchoolSecond RoundThird RoundSweet 16Elite EightFinal FourChampionship
1Midwest**Louisville**#16 [North Carolina A&T](2012-13-north-carolina-a-t-aggies-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 21, Lexington** - **W, 79–48**#8 [Colorado State](2012-13-colorado-state-rams-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 23, Lexington** - **W, 82–56**#12 [Oregon](2012-13-oregon-ducks-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 29, Indianapolis** - **W, 77–69**#2 [Duke](2012-13-duke-blue-devils-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 31, Indianapolis** - **W, 85–63**#9 [Wichita State](2012-13-wichita-state-shockers-men-s-basketball-team) - **Apr. 6, Atlanta** - **W, 72–68**#4 [Michigan](2012-13-michigan-wolverines-men-s-basketball-team) - **Apr. 8, Atlanta** - **W, 82–76**
2South**Georgetown**#15 [Florida Gulf Coast](2012-13-florida-gulf-coast-eagles-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 22, Philadelphia** - **L, 68–78**
3East**Marquette**#14 [Davidson](2012-13-davidson-wildcats-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 21, Lexington** - **W, 59–58**#6 [Butler](2012-13-butler-bulldogs-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 23, Lexington** - **W, 74–72**#2 [Miami](2012-13-miami-hurricanes-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 28, Washington, D.C.** - **W, 71–61**#4 [Syracuse](2012-13-syracuse-orange-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 30, Washington, D.C.** - **L, 39–55**
4East**Syracuse**#13 [Montana](2012-13-montana-grizzlies-basketball-team) - **Mar. 21, San Jose** - **W, 81–34**#12 [California](2012-13-california-golden-bears-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 23, San Jose** - **W, 66–60**#1 [Indiana](2012-13-indiana-hoosiers-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 28, Washington, D.C.** - **W, 61–50**#3 [Marquette](2012-13-marquette-golden-eagles-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 30, Washington, D.C.** - **W, 55–39**#4 [Michigan](2012-13-michigan-wolverines-men-s-basketball-team) - **Apr. 6, Atlanta** - **L, 56–61**
7West**Notre Dame**#10 [Iowa State](2012-13-iowa-state-cyclones-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 22, Dayton** - **L, 58–76**
8West**Pittsburgh**#9 [Wichita State](2012-13-wichita-state-shockers-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 21, Salt Lake City** - **L, 55–73**
9South**Villanova**#8 [North Carolina](2012-13-north-carolina-tar-heels-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 22, Kansas City** - **L, 71–78**
10Midwest**Cincinnati**#7 [Creighton](2012-13-creighton-bluejays-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 22, Philadelphia** - **L, 63–67**
**8 Bids****W-L (%):**3–53–03–02–11–1**TOTAL:** 13–7

National Invitation tournament

Main article: 2013 National Invitation Tournament

SeedBracketSchoolFirst RoundSecond RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
4Kentucky**Providence**#5 [Charlotte](2012-13-charlotte-49ers-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 20, Providence** - **W, 75–66**#8 [Robert Morris](2012-13-robert-morris-colonials-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 25, Providence** - **W, 77–68**#2 [Baylor](2012-13-baylor-bears-basketball-team) - **Mar. 27, Waco** - **L, 68–79**
5Virginia**St. John's**#4 [St. Joseph's](2012-13-saint-joseph-s-hawks-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 19, Philadelphia** - **W, 63–61**#1 [Virginia](2012-13-virginia-cavaliers-men-s-basketball-team) - **Mar. 24, Charlottesville** - **L, 50–68**
**2 Bids****W-L (%):**2–01–10–10–0**TOTAL:** 3–2

Awards and honors

Conference awards and teams

The Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Scholar Athlete of the Year awards are announced, after the conclusion of the first session of the Big East tournament. The remainder of the individual awards are announced at the conclusion of the regular season.

AwardRecipient(s)
Player of the YearOtto Porter, Georgetown
Coach of the YearJohn Thompson III, Georgetown
Defensive Player of the YearGorgui Dieng, Louisville
Rookie of the YearJaKarr Sampson, St. John's
Scholar-Athlete of the YearPeyton Siva, Louisville
Most Improved PlayerKadeem Batts, Providence; Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse
Sixth Man AwardDavante Gardner, Marquette
Sportsmanship AwardJunior Cadougan, Marquette
First TeamSecond TeamThird TeamHonorable MentionAll Rookie Team
Shabazz Napier, G., CONN
Otto Porter†, F., GEO
Gorgui Dieng, F./C., LOU
Russ Smith, F., LOU
Jack Cooley, F./C., ND
Bryce Cotton, G., PROVSean Kilpatrick, G., CINC
Vander Blue, G., MAR
Jerian Grant, G., ND
Michael Carter-Williams, G., SYR
C. J. Fair, F., SYRMarkel Starks, G., GTWN
Peyton Siva, G., LOU
Tray Woodall, F./C., PITT
Brandon Triche, G., SYR
JayVaughn Pinkston, F., PRIDavante Gardner, F., MARQ
Kadeem Batts, G., PROV
JaKarr Sampson, F., SJU
Fuquan Edwin, G., SETOmar Calhoun, G., CONN
D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, G., GTWN
Steven Adams, C., PITT
Chris Obekpa, C., SJU
JaKarr Sampson†, F., SJU
Ryan Arcidiacono†, G., VILL
† - denotes unanimous selection

National awards and teams

Players

Award finalists
**Wooden****Naismith**

NBA draft

Several players from the conference declared early for the NBA draft. Several players were among the 60 players invited to the 2013 NBA Draft Combine.

The following list includes all Big East players who were drafted in the 2013 NBA draft.

PlayerPositionSchoolRoundPickTeam
Otto PorterSF[Georgetown](2012-13-georgetown-hoyas-men-s-basketball-team)13Washington Wizards
Michael Carter-WilliamsPG[Syracuse](2012-13-syracuse-orange-men-s-basketball-team)111Philadelphia 76ers
Steven AdamsC[Pittsburgh](2012-13-pittsburgh-panthers-men-s-basketball-team)112Oklahoma City Thunder
Gorgui DiengC[Louisville](2012-13-louisville-cardinals-men-s-basketball-team)121Utah Jazz
Ricky LedoSG[Providence](2012-13-providence-friars-men-s-basketball-team)243Milwaukee Bucks
Peyton SivaPG[Louisville](2012-13-louisville-cardinals-men-s-basketball-team)256Detroit Pistons

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