Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame

Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1972
The 6-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1972 was highlighted by the enshrinements of and .
| Hall of Famer | Category | Committee | Position |
| Max Friedman | Player | ||
| Paul Endacott | Player | ||
| Edgar Diddle | Coach | ||
| Edward Gottlieb | Contributor | ||
| Robert Douglas | Contributor | ||
| Clifford Wells | Contributor |
| ⇦ 1971 | 1973 ⇨ |
| ⇦ 1971 | 1973 ⇨ |
