2012–13 Florida Gators men's basketball team

The 2012–13 Florida Gators men's basketball team represented the University of Florida in the sport of basketball during the 2012–13 college basketball season. The Gators competed in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by head coach Billy Donovan, and played their home games in the O'Connell Center on the university's Gainesville, Florida 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 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, the Gators advanced to the Elite Eight for the third consecutive year where they were defeated by Michigan.

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 Louisville. Freshman shooting guard Bradley Beal, who finished second on the team in scoring average, decided to forgo his sophomore season and enter the 2012 NBA draft. He was selected by the Washington Wizards with the third overall pick.

Coaches
NOTES:
 * undefinedRashon Burno was hired as an assistant coach on April 12, 2012. The position became available after Norm Roberts resigned to become an assistant coach at Kansas.

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

Schedule and results


!colspan=6 style="background:#0021A5; color:#FFFFFF;"| Exhibition

!colspan=6 style="background:#0021A5; color:#FFFFFF;"| Non-conference regular season

!colspan=6 style="background:#0021A5; color:#FFFFFF;"| SEC regular season

!colspan=6 style="background:#0021A5; color:#FFFFFF;"| SEC Tournament

!colspan=6 style="background:#0021A5; color:#FFFFFF;"| NCAA tournament

NOTES:
 * undefinedGame played aboard the USS Bataan at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida.


 * undefinedThe game was suspended due to condensation on the court at halftime with the Gators leading 27–23. It was not made up.

Awards and honors

 * Michael Frazier II
 * 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.