January 29, 1952 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky |
| 2 | Kansas State |
| 3 | Illinois |
| 4 | Kansas |
| 5 | St. Bonaventure |
| 6 | Saint Louis |
| 7 | Duquesne |
| 8 | Iowa |
| 9 | Washington |
| 10 | West Virginia |
| 11 | Seton Hall |
| 12 | Louisville |
| 13 | Indiana |
| 14 | Dayton |
| 15 | St. John's |
| 16 | Oklahoma City |
| 17 | Holy Cross |
| 18 | Siena |
| 19 | DePaul |
| 20 | Fordham |