1971–72 Yale Bulldogs men's basketball team

The 1971–72 Yale Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Yale University during the 1971–72 men's college basketball season. The Bulldogs, led by 15th year head coach Joe Vancisin, played their home games at John J. Lee Amphitheater of the Payne Whitney Gymnasium and were members of the Ivy League. They finished the season 7–17, 5–9 in Ivy League play to finish in sixth place.