The Bulls, led by first year head coach Bobby Hurley, played their home games at Alumni Arena as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference.

On April 12, 2013, Hurley announced that Levi Watkins and Eric Harrield would join the team as assistant coaches.

[2] Watkins, a former player for NC State, had spent the past eight years working for the Wolfpack in different parts of the team.

[4] The main highlight on the non-conference schedule was a game against rival Canisius at the First Niagara Center, home of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.

Bobby Hurley's head coaching debut was spoiled by a strong defensive performance by the Aggies, who outscored Buffalo 25–6 over the final ten minutes en route to an 82–58 victory.