1972–73 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team

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.

1972–73 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball
Big Ten Champions
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 6
APNo. 6
Record22–6 (11–3 Big Ten)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
CaptainJohn Ritter
Home arenaAssembly Hall
1972–73 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 6 Indiana113 .786226  .786
No. 10 Minnesota104 .714215  .808
Purdue86 .571159  .625
Illinois86 .5711410  .583
Ohio State86 .5711410  .583
Iowa68 .4291311  .542
Michigan68 .4291311  .542
Michigan State68 .4291311  .542
Wisconsin59 .3571113  .458
Northwestern212 .143519  .208
Rankings from AP Poll

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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