The 2012–13 Florida Gators men's basketball team represented the

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in the sport of

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during the 2012–13 college basketball season. The Gators competed in Division I of the

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(NCAA) and the

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(SEC). They were led by head coach

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, and played their home games in the

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on the university's

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campus. The Gators finished the SEC regular season with a 14–4 conference record, earning their sixth SEC regular season championship. As a No. 3 seed in the

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, the Gators advanced to the Elite Eight for the third consecutive year where they were defeated by

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Previous season

The Gators finished the 2011–12 season with a record of 26–11 overall, a 10–6 record in SEC play and lost in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament to

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.2011–12 Florida Gators men's basketball team
Freshman shooting guard

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, who finished second on the team in scoring average, decided to forgo his sophomore season and enter the

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. He was selected by the

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with the third overall pick.

Roster

Coaches

NOTES: :Rashon Burno was hired as an assistant coach on April 12, 2012. The position became available after

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resigned to become an assistant coach at

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Team statistics

As of March 31, 2013.
Indicates team leader in specific category.
Retrieved fro
Gatorzone.com

Schedule and results

Markel Starks during Navy-Marine Corps Classic 2012

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in Jacksonville, Florida. :The game was suspended due to condensation on the court at halftime with the Gators leading 27–23. It was not made up.

Rankings

Awards and honors

;

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* SEC Freshman of the Week (11/26/12–12/3/12). Frazier scored 17 points while shooting 5-for-8 from three-point range in a win over Marquette. * SEC Freshman of the Week (2/11/13–2/18/13). Frazier scored 18 points while shooting 6-for-7 from three-point range in a road victory over Auburn. ; Scottie Wilbekin * SEC Player of the Week (1/21/13–1/28/13). Wilbekin averaged 15 points and 6 assists in two wins over Georgia and Mississippi State.

References

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Florida Gators men's basketball seasons

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