 He set a career high for double-doubles in a season with nine, and on 26 May, he scored a then career-high 32 points in a 95–90 win over the Willetton Tigers.He finished with averages of 17.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game.Purser helped the Hawks return to championship contenders in 2013, as they finished second with an 18–8 record before reaching the semi-finals.