The 1971–72 Dallas Chaparrals season was the fifth season of the Chaparrals in the American Basketball Association. For the third straight season, the Chaps lost to the Stars in the Semifinals. This was the final playoff appearance for the team in Dallas before the move to San Antonio in 1974.
Roster
44 John Beasley - Power forward
40 Len Chappell - Power forward
4/21 Jeff Congdon - Point guard
20 Donnie Freeman - Shooting guard
15 Shaler Halimon - Small forward
11 Joe Hamilton - Point guard
54 Simmie Hill - Small forward
25 George Johnson - Center
43 Collis Jones - Power forward
33 Rich Jones - SF
23 Steve Jones - SG
50 Goo Kennedy - Power forward
55 Gene Moore - Center (traded to the New York Nets early in the season) 52 Rich Niemann - Center 15 George Peeples - Center 13 Gene Phillips - Guard Bob Quick - Small forward 15 Ron Sanford - Forward
Final standings
Western Division
Playoffs
Western Division Semifinals
Chaparrals lose series 4–0
Awards and honors
1972 ABA All-Star Game selections (game played on January 29, 1972) Donnie Freeman Steve Jones