January 22, 1952 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois |
| 2 | Kansas |
| 3 | Kentucky |
| 4 | Iowa |
| 5 | St. Bonaventure |
| 6 | Washington |
| 7 | Kansas State |
| 8 | Saint Louis |
| 9 | West Virginia |
| 10 | Duquesne |
| 11 | Holy Cross |
| 12 | TCU |
| 13 | Seton Hall |
| 14 | Louisville |
| 15 | St. John's |
| 16 | Dayton |
| 17 | Utah |
| 18 | La Salle |
| 19 | Siena |
| 20 | Indiana |