The 2011–12 South Florida Bulls men's basketball team represented the University of South Florida Bulls during the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

USF played its home games at Bob Martinez Sports Center, Lakeland Center, and Tampa Bay Times Forum (formerly St. Pete Times Forum prior to January 1, 2012) this season as their regular home venue, the USF Sun Dome, was under extensive renovations.

[4] Augustus Gilchrist was selected as a 2011–12 Preseason All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention.

USF defeated California in the "First Four" in Dayton, Ohio, giving the school its first win in the NCAA Tournament.

USF advanced to the main bracket as a #12 seed and played in Nashville, Tennessee.