Poll part of 1951-52 Season
| Team | Rank |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 1 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Kansas State | 3 |
| Duquesne | 4 |
| St. Louis | 5 |
| Washington | 6 |
| Iowa | 7 |
| Kansas | 8 |
| St. Johns | 9 |
| West Virginia | 10 |
| Dayton | 11 |
| St. Bonaventure | 12 |
| Louisville | 13 |
| Seton Hall | 14 |
| Duke | 15 |
| Wyoming | 16 |
| Holy Cross | 17 |
| Western Kentucky | 18 |
| Villanova | 19 |
| Siena | 20 |
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