2012–13 Big East Conference men's basketball season

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.

2012–13 Big East Conference men's basketball season
LeagueNCAA Division I
SportBasketball
DurationDecember 31, 2012
through March 9, 2013
Number of teams15
TV partner(s)ESPN, CBS
Regular Season
Co-ChampionsGeorgetown, Louisville, & Marquette
Season MVPOtto Porter
Tournament
ChampionsLouisville
  Runners-upSyracuse
Finals MVPPeyton Siva (LOU)
Big East Conference men's basketball seasons
2012–13 Big East men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 2 Louisville†**144 .778355 .875
No. 8 Georgetown144 .778257 .781
No. 15 Marquette144 .778269 .743
No. 20 Pittsburgh126 .667249 .727
No. 16 Syracuse117 .6113010 .750
No. 23 Notre Dame117 .6112510 .714
Villanova108 .5562014 .588
Connecticut*108 .5562010 .667
Cincinnati99 .5002212 .647
Providence99 .5001915 .559
St. John's810 .4441716 .515
Rutgers513 .2781516 .484
Seton Hall315 .1671518 .455
South Florida315 .1671219 .387
DePaul216 .1111121 .344
2013 Big East tournament winner
As of March 30, 2013[1]
Rankings from AP Poll
*Ineligible for postseason play due to APR penalties.

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.[2]

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 footballDePaul, 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.[3] On March 8, 2013, the "Catholic 7" and the remaining Big East schools announced a separation agreement.[4] 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.[4] 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 (The American).[5] 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.[6]

Predicted Big East results

At Big East media day on October 17, the conference released their predictions for standings and All-Big East teams.[7][8]

Big East Coaches[9]Big East Writers[10]
T-1.Louisville (14)Louisville (15)
2SyracuseSyracuse
3.Notre Dame (1)Notre Dame
4.CincinnatiCincinnati
5.GeorgetownPittsburgh
6.PittsburghGeorgetown
7.MarquetteMarquette
8.South FloridaSouth Florida
9.ConnecticutConnecticut
10.St. John'sSt. John's
11.RutgersRutgers
12.VillanovaVillanova
13.DePaulProvidence
14.Seton HallSeton Hall
15.ProvidenceDePaul

first place votes

2012-13 Preseason All-Big East Teams

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First TeamSecond TeamHonorable Mention
Sean Kilpatrick, G., CIN
Otto Porter, G., GTWN
Gorgui Dieng, C., LOU
Jack Cooley, F., ND
Vincent Council, G., PROV
Shabazz Napier, G., UCONN
Cleveland Melvin, F., DEP
D'Angelo Harrison, G., STJ
Anthony Collins, G., USF
Brandon Triche, G., SYR
Chane 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

Naismith[12]John Wooden Award[13]
Chane Behanan, LOU
Michael Carter-Williams, SYR
Jack Cooley, ND
Gorgui Dieng, LOU
Sean Kilpatrick, CIN
Otto Porter, GTWN
Peyton Siva, LOU
Chane 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 FloridaSyracuseVillanova
vs. Cincinnati1–10–11–01–00–12–01–11–00–21–00–10-11–00–1
vs. Connecticut1–10–21–01–01–00–11–00–20–11–00–1)1–10–11–0
vs. DePaul1–02–01–01–01–02–02–00–10–12–01–01–01–01–0
vs. Georgetown0–10–10–10–11–10–11–00–10–20–20–11–00–21–0
vs. Louisville0–10–10–11–00–12–00–10–10–10–10–20–21–11–0
vs. Marquette1–00–10–11–11–00–10–20–10–10–10–20–20–11–0
vs. Notre Dame0–21–00–21–01–11–00–11–00–11–10–10–11–00–1
vs. Pittsburgh1–10–10–20–11–02–01–00–11–00–10–10–10–10–2
vs. Providence0–12–01–01–01–01–00–11–00–10–10–20–12–00–2
vs. Rutgers2–01–01–02–01–01–01–00–11–01–10–20–11–01–0
vs. St. John's0–10–10–22–01–01–01–11–01–01–10–10–11–01–0
vs. Seton Hall1–01–00–11–02–02–01–01–02–02–01–00–11–00–1
vs. South Florida1-01–10–10–12–02–01–01–01–01–01–01–01–02–0
vs. Syracuse0–11–00–12–01–11–00–11–00–20–10–10–10–11–1
vs. Villanova1–00–10–10–10–10–11–02–02–00–10–11–00–21–1
Total9–910–82–1614-414–414–411–712–69–95–138–103–153–1511–710–8

As of completion of games on March 6th

Rankings

Legend
  Improvement in ranking.
 Drop in ranking.
RVReceived votes, but were not ranked.
APAP Poll
CESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll
2012–13 Big East Conference Weekly Rankings
PreWk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12Wk 13Wk 14Wk 15Wk 16Wk 17Wk 18FINAL
CincinnatiAP2424221711111181421RV212417RVRV
CRV2420161212118152024202317RVRV
ConnecticutAP2321RVRVRVRVRVRVRVRV
CRV23RVRVRVRVRVRVRVRV
DePaulAP
C
GeorgetownAPRV20151515151519RVRVRV20151175 (2)5 (2)8
C25232121181622RVRVRV2115118558
LouisvilleAP2(20)2 (18)2 (19)55654431 (36)51211121010882 (20)
C2 (5)2 (4)2 (5)66643441 (18)51312121096 (1)6 (1)2 (1)
MarquetteAPRVRVRVRVRVRVRVRV25RV2524181722151515
CRVRVRVRVRVRVRV25RV202022171716
Notre DameAP2220RVRV2222222121172024RV25212521242423
C2321RVRV2524222019162023RVRV2125202424RV
PittsburghAPRVRVRVRVRVRVRV2424RVRVRVRV23162023202220
CRVRVRVRVRVRVRV2422RVRVRV251722RV222222
ProvidenceAP
C
RutgersAP
C
St. John'sAP
C
Seton HallAP
C
South FloridaAP
C
SyracuseAP986644397763 (8)696812171716
C986544377764 (2)697812161618
VillanovaAP
C

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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

2013 Big East men's basketball tournament seeds and results
SeedSchoolConf.Over.TiebreakerFirst Round
March 12
Second Round
March 13
Quarterfinals
March 14
Semifinals
March 15
Championship
March 16
1.Georgetown
14–424–52-1 vs. LOU and MARQByeByevs. Cincinnati W 43–62vs. Syracuse L 58–55
2.Louisville
14–426–51-1 vs. GTWN and MARQByeByevs Villanova W 74–55vs Notre Dame W 69–57vs Syracuse W 78–61
3.Marquette
14–423–71-2 vs. GTWN and LOUByeByevs Notre Dame L 73–65
4.Pittsburgh
12–624–7ByeByevs Syracuse L 59–62
5.Syracuse#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#11–723–80-1 vs SYRByevs Rutgers W 69–61vs Marquette W 73–65vs Louisville L 57–69
7.Villanova#10–819–12Byevs St. John's W 66–53vs Louisville L 55–74
8.Providence#9-917–131-0 vs CINByevs Cincinnati L 44–61
9.Cincinnati9-921–100-1 vs. PROVByevs Providence W 61–44vs Georgetown L 43–62
10.St. John's8–1016–14Byevs Villanova L 53–66
11.Rutgers5–1314–15vs DePaul W 76–57vs Notre Dame L 61–69
12.Seton Hall3–1514–17vs South Florida W 46-42 OTvs Syracuse L 63–75
13.South Florida3–1512–18vs Seton Hall L 42-46 OT
14.DePaul2–1611–20vs 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.
Connecticut is ineligible due to Academic Progress Rate violations.

NCAA tournament

SeedRegionSchoolSecond RoundThird RoundSweet 16Elite EightFinal FourChampionship
1MidwestLouisville#16 North Carolina A&T - Mar. 21, Lexington - W, 79–48#8 Colorado State - Mar. 23, Lexington - W, 82–56#12 Oregon - Mar. 29, Indianapolis - W, 77–69#2 Duke - Mar. 31, Indianapolis - W, 85–63#9 Wichita State - Apr. 6, Atlanta - W, 72–68#4 Michigan - Apr. 8, Atlanta - W, 82–76
2SouthGeorgetown#15 Florida Gulf Coast - Mar. 22, Philadelphia - L, 68–78
3EastMarquette#14 Davidson - Mar. 21, Lexington - W, 59–58#6 Butler - Mar. 23, Lexington - W, 74–72#2 Miami - Mar. 28, Washington, D.C. - W, 71–61#4 Syracuse - Mar. 30, Washington, D.C. - L, 39–55
4EastSyracuse#13 Montana - Mar. 21, San Jose - W, 81–34#12 California - Mar. 23, San Jose - W, 66–60#1 Indiana - Mar. 28, Washington, D.C. - W, 61–50#3 Marquette - Mar. 30, Washington, D.C. - W, 55–39#4 Michigan - Apr. 6, Atlanta - L, 56–61
7WestNotre Dame#10 Iowa State - Mar. 22, Dayton - L, 58–76
8WestPittsburgh#9 Wichita State - Mar. 21, Salt Lake City - L, 55–73
9SouthVillanova#8 North Carolina - Mar. 22, Kansas City - L, 71–78
10MidwestCincinnati#7 Creighton - Mar. 22, Philadelphia - L, 63–67
8 BidsW-L (%):3–5 .3753–0 1.0003–0 1.0002–1 .6671–1 .500TOTAL: 13–7 .650

National Invitation tournament

SeedBracketSchoolFirst RoundSecond RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
4KentuckyProvidence#5 Charlotte - Mar. 20, Providence - W, 75–66#8 Robert Morris - Mar. 25, Providence - W, 77–68#2 Baylor - Mar. 27, Waco - L, 68–79
5VirginiaSt. John's#4 St. Joseph's - Mar. 19, Philadelphia - W, 63–61#1 Virginia - Mar. 24, Charlottesville - L, 50–68
2 BidsW-L (%):2–0 1.0001–1 .5000–1 .0000–0 –TOTAL: 3–2 .600

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.

2013 Big East Men's Basketball Individual Awards
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
2013 All-Big East Men's Basketball Teams[15]
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., PROV
Sean Kilpatrick, G., CINC
Vander Blue, G., MAR
Jerian Grant, G., ND
Michael Carter-Williams, G., SYR
C. J. Fair, F., SYR
Markel Starks, G., GTWN
Peyton Siva, G., LOU
Tray Woodall, F./C., PITT
Brandon Triche, G., SYR
JayVaughn Pinkston, F., PRI
Davante Gardner, F., MARQ
Kadeem Batts, G., PROV
JaKarr Sampson, F., SJU
Fuquan Edwin, G., SET
Omar 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
WoodenNaismith

NBA draft

Several players from the conference declared early for the NBA draft.[16] Several players were among the 60 players invited to the 2013 NBA Draft Combine.[17]

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

PlayerPositionSchoolRoundPickTeam
Otto PorterSFGeorgetown13Washington Wizards
Michael Carter-WilliamsPGSyracuse111Philadelphia 76ers
Steven AdamsCPittsburgh112Oklahoma City Thunder
Gorgui DiengCLouisville121Utah Jazz
Ricky LedoSGProvidence243Milwaukee Bucks
Peyton SivaPGLouisville256Detroit Pistons

See also

References

See also