March 4, 1952 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky |
| 2 | Illinois |
| 3 | Kansas State |
| 4 | Duquesne |
| 5 | Saint Louis |
| 6 | Washington |
| 7 | Iowa |
| 8 | Kansas |
| 9 | West Virginia |
| 10 | St. John's |
| 11 | Dayton |
| 12 | Duke |
| 13 | Holy Cross |
| 14 | Seton Hall |
| 15 | St. Bonaventure |
| 16 | Wyoming |
| 17 | Louisville |
| 18 | Seattle |
| 19 | UCLA |
| 20 | Texas State |