January 7, 1958 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia |
| 2 | Kansas |
| 3 | North Carolina |
| 4 | Kansas State |
| 5 | Mississippi State |
| 6 | San Francisco |
| 7 | Cincinnati |
| 8 | Oklahoma State |
| 9 | Kentucky |
| 10 | Bradley |
| 11 | Maryland |
| 12 | Temple |
| 13 | North Carolina State |
| 14 | Michigan State |
| 15 | Oregon State |
| 16 | St. John's |
| 17 | Illinois |
| 18 | Memphis |
| 19 | Utah |
| 20 | Wichita State |
| 20 | Seattle |