1971–72 Buffalo Braves season Draft picks Draft picks

| Round | Pick | Player | Position_ | Nationality | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Elmore Smith | Center | United States | Kentucky State |
| 2 | 19 | Fred Hilton | Guard | United States | Grambling |
| 2 | 26 | Amos Thomas | Guard | United States | Southwestern Oklahoma |
| 2 | 30 | Spencer Haywood | Forward | United States | Detroit Mercy |
| 4 | 53 | Jimmy O`Brien | Guard | United States | Boston College |
| 5 | 70 | Garry Nelson | Guard | United States | Duquesne |
| 6 | 87 | Glen Summors | Guard | United States | Gannon |
| 7 | 104 | Randy Smith | Guard | United States | Buffalo State |
| 8 | 121 | Craig Love | Guard | United States | Ohio |
| 9 | 138 | Gary Stewart | Guard | United States | Canisius |
| 10 | 154 | Don Ward | Guard | United States | Colgate |