2012–13 Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball team

2012–13 Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils men's basketball
ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference
Record5–23 (5–13 SWAC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Marcus Thomas
  • Richard Cannon
Home arenaHarrison HPER Complex
2012–13 SWAC men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Texas Southern**162 .8891714  .548
Southern153 .8332310  .697
Arkansas–Pine Bluff*153 .8331614  .533
Jackson State99 .5001118  .379
Prairie View A&M810 .4441519  .441
Alabama State810 .4441022  .313
Alcorn State810 .4441024  .294
Alabama A&M612 .3331120  .355
Mississippi Valley State*513 .278523  .179
Grambling State018 .000028  .000
2013 SWAC tournament winner
As of March 21, 2013
*Ineligible for postseason play due to APR penalties
**Ineligible for postseason play due to NCAA sanctions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012–13 Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball team represented Mississippi Valley State University during the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Delta Devils, led by first year head coach Chico Potts, played their home games at the Harrison HPER Complex and were members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Due to low APR scores, the Delta Devils were ineligible to participate in the post season, including the SWAC Tournament. One year after winning the SWAC and participating in the NCAA Tournament, they finished the season 2012–13 5–23, 5–13 in SWAC play to finish in eighth place.