2012–13 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball season

August 2023 2012–13 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball season #193980 #FFFFFF NCAA Division I Basketball 175px 16 CBS College Sports Network Tournament 2013 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament 2013 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament List of Atlantic 10 men's basketball seasons Atlantic 10 men's basketball 11–12 13–14 The 2012–13 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball season marked the 37th season of Atlantic 10 Conference basketball. The season marked the first for new members Butler and VCU, and the last for departing members Temple and Charlotte. The 2013 Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament was held for the first time at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Preseason Prior to the season, the Atlantic 10 welcomed new members, Butler and VCU. The two schools joined the conference immediately, rather than waiting a season as Butler initially intended, because they "weren't going to be allowed to play in the respective conference tournaments."Katz Andy Five Offseason Storylines http://espn.go.com/ncb/notebook/_/page/summershootaround120727/atlantic-10 https://archive.today/20130418235417/http://espn.go.com/ncb/notebook/_/page/summershootaround120727/atlantic-10 dead April 18, 2013 ESPN.com ESPN Internet Ventures 31 July 2012 With the addition of these programs, the conference sits at 16 teams for one year, yet the conference slate stayed at 16 games. "The league had to be creative with its schedule knowing that it would be for only one season. Every team will play each team once with one rivalry game twice." The conference moved the conference tournament to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, after six seasons in Atlantic City. Analysts predict "the league's Big Apple debut might result in a record number of bids for this stacked conference." The contract lasts for five years. "I just think it's going to be a rebirth of college basketball in New York," said Fordham coach Tom Pecora, who was born in the borough.Bernadette McGlade hopeful of boost https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7031574/atlantic-10-high-hopes-men-basketball-tournament-barclays-center ESPN.com Associated Press 31 July 2012 For the 2012–13 season, Butler lost Ronald Nored to graduation and Chrishawn Hopkins to a violation of team rules, but returned nearly every other significant player and added key players in transfer Rotnei Clarke and freshman Kellen Dunham.Borzello Jeff Conference Catchup: With VCU aboard, A-10 race is wide open http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/19123507/conference-catchup-with-vcu-aboard-a10-race-is-wide-open 1 August 2012 CBS 30 May 2012 Charlotte's Chris Braswell "might be the best big man in the league, and the 49ers have a good recruiting class entering the fold." Dayton's frontcourt garnered press for its depth, with Kevin Dillard returning as point guard, along with transfers Vee Sanford and Matt Derenbecker. "Va. Tech transfer Tyrone Garland joins a loaded perimeter group" at La Salle, and Massachusetts "could be a title threat" with point guard Chaz Williams, who returned along with three other starters following a run to the NIT semifinals.Atlantic 10 Conference preview USA Today 40 October 2012 2012 A10 tournament champion Saint Bonaventure faced potential struggle after the loss of Andrew Nicholson, who "was a dominant force throughout his career." However, the Bonnies returned Marquise Simmons and Michael Davenport from injuries. Saint Joseph's returned everyone "from a team that was in the mix for an NCAA bid until late." Saint Louis was the favorite among many analysts because, although it lost Brian Conklin, the team returned Kwamain Mitchell and "locks down on D." The Billikens are without coach Rick Majerus, who "is taking a leave of absence for health reasons." Majerus died on December 1, 2012, prompting Commissioner Bernadette McGlade's statement, "The entire Atlantic 10 family is grieving tonight over the loss of coach Majerus. His undeniable knowledge and love of the game was known to all, and he was an excellent teacher committed to the student-athlete. This passion made his impact on A-10 basketball over the past five years immeasurable. He will be missed at Saint Louis, within the A-10 and nationally; our prayers and condolences are with coach Majerus’ family and the Saint Louis University community."Dickerson Drew 2012-13 Men's Basketball Weekly Report http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/atl10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/12-13MBBReport.pdf cstv.com Atlantic 10 Conference 21 December 2012 10 December 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113808/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/atl10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/12-13MBBReport.pdf dead Perpetual favorites Temple and Xavier both lost "key weapons" but neither were expected to have a "huge drop" as Temple's "Scootie Randall will be healthy [and] Khalif Wyatt is back" and Xavier adds Semaj Christon and Isaiah Philmore. However, Xavier lost all of its starters and half of its "highly regarded recruiting class (Myles Davis and Jalen Reynolds) to academic issues." CBS analyst Jeff Borzello noted that "It will be interesting to see how VCU adjusts in its first year. With that said, the Rams return many of their weapons from last season." However, the rams do not have freshmen recruits Mo Alie-Cox and Jordan Burgess, who "is considered a top 100 recruit," as the school announced they were only partial qualifiers by the NCAA and thus were not eligible to compete until at least the 2013–14 season.Pearrell Tim Two VCU freshmen ineligible for basketball this season http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/oct/05/basketball-two-vcu-freshmen-ineligible-this-season-ar-2261590/ 11 October 2012 Richmond Times-Dispatch 5 October 2012 https://archive.today/20130204100735/http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/oct/05/basketball-two-vcu-freshmen-ineligible-this-season-ar-2261590/ 4 February 2013 dead dmy-all Atlantic 10 preseason poll RankTeamVotes (First place)1 Saint Joseph's 434 (11)2 Saint Louis 432 (10)3 VCU 410 (3)4 Temple 394 (2)5 Massachusetts 389 (2)6 Butler 347 (2)7 La Salle 2818 Dayton 2649 Xavier 23910 Richmond 23511 St. Bonaventure 17012 Charlotte 14513 Geo. Washington 11214 Fordham 8415 Rhode Island 7616 Duquesne 68 Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150613132138/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/atl10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/preseasonrelease.pdf 2015-06-13 Dickerson Drew Saint Joseph's Picked to Finish First in Atlantic 10; 25 Players Earn Preseason Honors http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/atl10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/preseasonrelease.pdf Atlantic 10 Conference 4 October 2012 13 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150613132138/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/atl10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/preseasonrelease.pdf dead Atlantic 10 preseason teams Award Recipients First Team Kevin Dillard (Dayton)Chris Gaston (Fordham)Chaz Williams (Massachusetts)Kwamain Mitchell (Saint Louis)Khalif Wyatt (Temple) Second TeamRotnei Clarke (Butler)Chris Braswell (Charlotte)Ramon Galloway (La Salle)Langston Galloway (Saint Joseh's)Carl Jones (Saint Joseph's) Third Team Darien Brothers (Richmond)C. J. Aiken (Saint Joseph's)Halil Kanačević (Saint Joseph's)Scootie Randall (Temple)Juvonte Reddic (VCU) Defensive Team Roosevelt Jones (Butler)Pierriá Henry (Charlotte)C. J. Aiken (Saint Joseph's)Jordair Jett (Saint Louis)Brianté Weber (VCU) Rookie Team Kellen Dunham (Butler)Jordan Hare (Rhode Island)Daniel Dingle (Temple)Melvin Johnson (VCU)Semaj Christon (Xavier) Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150613132138/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/atl10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/preseasonrelease.pdf 2015-06-13 Conference Previews Several media outlets projected the final Atlantic 10 Conference standings for the 2012–13 season: Rank CBS Sports Rivals Blue Ribbon Sporting News Lindy'sAtlantic 10 Conference Preview Lindy's Sports September 2012 Athlon College Hoops Insider ESPN The Magazine College Sports MadnessMEN'S BASKETBALL TOP 144 PREVIEWS http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/mens-basketball/top-144-previews College Sports Madness USA Today Sports Media Group 21 September 2012 1. Saint Louis Saint Louis VCU Saint Louis Saint Louis 2. VCU Butler Saint Louis Butler VCU 3. St. Joseph's Temple Temple St. Joseph's Xavier 4. Temple VCU Massachusetts Temple St. Joseph's 5. Massachusetts St. Joseph's Butler VCU Massachusetts 6. Butler Xavier St. Joseph's Massachusetts Butler 7. Dayton Massachusetts St. Bonaventure Richmond Temple 8. La Salle Richmond Xavier Dayton La Salle 9. Richmond Dayton La Salle Xavier Dayton 10. Xavier La Salle Dayton La Salle St. Bonaventure 11. St. Bonaventure Geo. Washington Richmond St. Bonaventure Geo. Washington 12. Charlotte St. Bonaventure Charlotte George Washington - 13. Rhode Island Charlotte Fordham Duquesne - 14. Geo. Washington Rhode Island Geo. Washington Fordham - 15. Fordham Fordham Rhode Island Charlotte - 16. Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Rhode Island - Preseason watchlists Wooden NaismithMcDermott and Zeller Highlight 2012-2013 Naismith Early Season Watch List http://www.naismithawards.com/PressBox/ArticleView/tabid/209/ArticleId/47/McDermott-and-Zeller-Highlight-2012-2013-Naismith-Early-Season-Watch-List.aspx Naismith Awards Atlanta Tipoff Club 21 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114195538/http://www.naismithawards.com/PressBox/ArticleView/tabid/209/ArticleId/47/McDermott-and-Zeller-Highlight-2012-2013-Naismith-Early-Season-Watch-List.aspx 14 November 2012 dead dmy-all Rotnei Clarke (Butler) Regular season Rankings 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings + Legend     Improvement in ranking   Drop in ranking   No change in ranking RV Received votes but were not ranked in Top 25 of poll   Prehttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings 2012-13 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings October 17, 2012 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures live https://web.archive.org/web/20100209082909/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/rankings February 9, 2010 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Wk11 Wk12 Wk13 Wk14 Wk15 Wk16 Wk17 Wk18 FinalButler AP RV RV RV RV RV 19 18 17 14 13 9 9 14 11 11 15 20 C RV RV RV RV 25 21 20 17 13 9 10 14 10 10 15 21 Charlotte AP C Dayton AP C Duquesne AP C Fordham AP C George Washington AP C La Salle AP RV C RV Massachusetts AP C Rhode Island AP C Richmond AP C St. Bonaventure AP C Saint Joseph's AP RV RV RV RV C RV RV RV RV Saint Louis AP RV RV RV RV RV 18 C RV RV RV RV RV 19 Temple AP RV RV RV RV RV RV C RV RV RV VCU AP RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV 22 19 RV RV RV RV 24 RV C RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV 24 19 16 RV RV RV RV 24 25 Xavier AP RV C A-10 vs. other conferences Conference Wins Losses % Am. East 4 1 - ACC 3 5 - A-Sun 3 0 - Big 12 0 1 - Big East 4 4 - Big Sky 0 1 - Big South 3 0 - Big Ten 1 3 - Big West 0 1 - Colonial 8 1 - C-USA 3 0 - Great West 0 0 - Horizon League 3 1 - Independents 0 0 - Ivy League 5 1 - MAAC 5 4 - MAC 5 2 - MEAC 3 0 - MVC 2 2 - MWC 0 0 - NEC 3 3 - OVC 1 0 - Pac-12 0 1 - Patriot 1 0 - SEC 3 2 - SoCon 4 0 - Southland 1 0 - SWAC 0 0 - Summit 0 1 - Sun Belt 1 0 - WCC 0 1 - WAC 1 1 -Total 67 36 .651 As of 12/3/2012 Weekly honors Throughout the conference regular season, the Atlantic 10 offices name a player of the week and rookie of the week each Monday. Week Player of the week Rookie of the week November 12, 2012Davis, Dunham Earn First Weekly A-10 Men's Basketball Awards http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111212aab.html 13 November 2012 13 November 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130423082755/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111212aab.html 23 April 2013 Dee Davis, Xavier Kellen Dunham, Butler November 19, 2012Roberts, Pierre, McDonald Named Weekly Men's Basketball Award Winners http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111912aaa.html 27 November 2012 26 November 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference https://archive.today/20130117083437/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111912aaa.html 17 January 2013 dead dmy-all Ronald Roberts, Saint Joseph's Dyshawn Pierre, DaytonJoe McDonald, George Washington November 26, 2012Clarke, Christon Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112612aaa.html 27 November 2012 26 November 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130423082831/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112612aaa.html 23 April 2013 Rotnei Clarke, Butler Semaj Christon, Xavier December 3, 2012Williams, Christon Named Weekly Men's Basketball Award Winners http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120312aac.html 8 December 2012 3 December 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference https://web.archive.org/web/20130423082657/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120312aac.html 23 April 2013 dead dmy-all Derrick Williams, Richmond Semaj Christon, Xavier (2) December 10, 2012Dillard, Duren, Dunham Share Weekly Men's Basketball Honors http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121012aaa.html 10 December 2012 10 December 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130423083240/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121012aaa.html 23 April 2013 Kevin Dillard, DaytonTyreek Duren, La Salle Kellen Dunham, Butler (2) December 17, 2012Jones, Colter Earn A-10 Weekly Men's Basketball Honors http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121712aaa.html 17 December 2012 17 December 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference https://web.archive.org/web/20130423082811/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121712aaa.html 23 April 2013 dead dmy-all Roosevelt Jones, Butler Derrick Colter, Duquesne December 24, 2012Wyatt, Colter Earn A-10 Weekly Men's Basketball Honors http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122412aaa.html 31 December 2012 24 December 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference https://archive.today/20130117071555/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122412aaa.html 17 January 2013 dead dmy-all Khalif Wyatt, Temple Derrick Colter, Duquesne (2) December 31, 2012Jones, Dunham, Winters Win A-10 Men's Basketball Weekly Awards http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/123112aaa.html 31 December 2012 31 December 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130423083049/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/123112aaa.html 23 April 2013 Carl Jones, Saint Joseph's Kellen Dunham, Butler (3)Quevyn Winters, Duquesne January 7, 2013Daniels, Clayton Earn A-10 Weekly Awards http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010713aal.html 13 January 2013 7 January 2013 Atlantic 10 Conference https://archive.today/20130215133212/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010713aal.html 15 February 2013 dead dmy-all Troy Daniels, VCU Willie Clayton, Charlotte January 14, 2013Smith, Christon Tabbed A-10 Weekly Award Winners http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/011413aaa.html 14 January 2013 14 January 2013 Atlantic 10 Conference https://web.archive.org/web/20130423082728/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/011413aaa.html 23 April 2013 dead dmy-all Andrew Smith, Butler Semaj Christon, Xavier (3) January 21, 2013Jones, Graham, Christon Tabbed A-10 Weekly Award Winners http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012113aaa.html 22 January 2013 21 January 2013 Atlantic 10 Conference https://web.archive.org/web/20130423083352/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012113aaa.html 23 April 2013 dead dmy-all Roosevelt Jones, Butler (2) Treveon Graham, VCU Semaj Christon, Xavier (4) January 28, 2013Galloway, Dunham Earn A-10 Weekly Awards http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012813aac.html 28 January 2013 28 January 2013 Atlantic 10 Conference dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130423082827/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012813aac.html 23 April 2013 Ramon Galloway, La Salle Kellen Dunham, Butler (4) February 4, 2013Reddic, Wyatt, Thomas Earn Weekly A-10 Men's Basketball Awards http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020413aab.html 4 February 2013 4 February 2013 Atlantic 10 Conference https://web.archive.org/web/20130423083112/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020413aab.html 23 April 2013 dead dmy-all Khalif Wyatt, Temple (2)Juvonte Reddic, VCU Mandell Thomas, Fordham February 11, 2013Wyatt, Christon Named A-10 Weekly Men's Basketball Award Winners http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021113aab.html 12 February 2013 11 February 2013 Atlantic 10 Conference https://web.archive.org/web/20130423082739/http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021113aab.html 23 April 2013 dead dmy-all Khalif Wyatt, Temple (3) Semaj Christon, Xavier (5) February 18, 2013 February 25, 2013 March 3, 2013 Butler's Roosevelt Jones was named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week on January 21, 2013.Butler's Jones is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2013/oscar130122.html 22 January 2013 22 January 2013 U.S. Basketball Writers Association Postseason Atlantic 10 All-Conference teams Award Recipients Coach of the Year Jim Crews (St. Louis) Player of the Year Khalif Wyatt (Temple) Defensive Player of the Year Brianté Weber (VCU) Rookie of the Year Semaj Christon (Xavier) Sixth Man of the Year Cody Ellis (St. Louis) Chris Daniels Most Improved Player of the Year Travis Taylor (Xavier) All-Academic Team Andrew Smith (Butler) Dwayne Evans (St. Louis) Nemanja Mikic (George Washington) T. J. DiLeo (Temple) Nikola Malesevic (Rhode Island) First Team Khalif Wyatt (Temple) Ramon Galloway (La Salle) Rotnei Clarke (Butler) Dwayne Evans (St. Louis) Chaz Williams (Massachusetts) Second Team Juvonte Reddic (VCU) Treveon Graham (VCU) Semaj Christon (Xavier) Tyreek Duren (La Salle) Kevin Dillard (Dayton) Third Team Darien Brothers (Richmond) Ronald Roberts (St. Joseph's) Kwamain Mitchell (St. Louis) Jordair Jett (St. Louis) Travis Taylor (Xavier) Honorable Mention All-Defensive Team Brianté Weber (VCU) Jordair Jett (St. Louis) Pierriá Henry (Charlotte) Roosevelt Jones (Butler) Darius Theus (VCU) All-Rookie Team Semaj Christon (Xavier) Kellen Dunham (Butler) Derrick Colter (Duquesne) Willie Clayton (Charlotte) Melvin Johnson (VCU) References 2