1971–72 NCAA University Division men's basketball season
| 1971–72 NCAA University Division men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | UCLA |
| NCAA Tournament | 1972 |
| Tournament dates | March 11 – 25, 1972 |
| National Championship | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles, California |
| NCAA Champions | UCLA |
| Helms National Champions | UCLA |
| Other champions | Maryland (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Bill Walton, UCLA (Naismith) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Bill Walton, UCLA |
The 1971–72 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1971, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1972 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 25, 1972, at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. The UCLA Bruins won their eighth NCAA national championship with an 81–76 victory over the Florida State Seminoles.