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