March 1, 1960 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati |
| 2 | Ohio State |
| 3 | California |
| 4 | Bradley |
| 5 | West Virginia |
| 6 | Utah |
| 7 | Georgia Tech |
| 8 | Miami, FL |
| 9 | St. Bonaventure |
| 10 | Utah State |
| 11 | Auburn |
| 12 | Indiana |
| 13 | Saint Louis |
| 14 | New York University |
| 15 | Providence |
| 16 | North Carolina |
| 17 | Villanova |
| 18 | Wake Forest |
| 19 | St. John's |
| 20 | Holy Cross |