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1972–73 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team

1972–73 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball
Indiana University (Athletics) logo.png
Big Ten Regular Season Champions
Conference Big Ten Conference
Ranking
Coaches No. 6
AP No. 6
1972–73 record 22–6 (11–3 Big Ten)
Head coach Bobby Knight (2nd year)
Assistant coach Dave Bliss
Assistant coach John Hulls
Assistant coach Bob Weltlich
Captain John Ritter
Home arena Assembly Hall
Seasons
← 1971–72
1973–74 →
1972–73 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   PCT     W   L   PCT
#6 Indiana 11 3   .786     22 6   .786
#10 Minnesota 10 4   .714     21 5   .808
Purdue 8 6   .571     15 9   .625
Illinois 8 6   .571     14 10   .583
Ohio State 8 6   .571     14 10   .583
Iowa 6 8   .429     13 11   .542
Michigan 6 8   .429     13 11   .542
Michigan State 6 8   .429     13 11   .542
Wisconsin 5 9   .357     11 13   .458
Northwestern 2 12   .143     5 19   .208
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1972–73 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team represented Indiana University. Their head coach was Bobby Knight, who was in his 2nd year. The team played its home games in Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, and was a member of the Big Ten Conference.

The Hoosiers finished the regular season with an overall record of 22-6 and a conference record of 11-3, finishing 1st in the Big Ten Conference. After a quick first-round exit during the 1972 NIT, Indiana was invited to participate in the 1973 NCAA Tournament, where Bobby Knight and the Hoosiers advanced to the Final Four. IU lost to the UCLA Bruins who went on to win their 7th straight national title; however, IU secured third place after beating Providence.



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