December 18, 1962 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati |
| 2 | Duke |
| 3 | Ohio State |
| 4 | Loyola-Chicago |
| 5 | Mississippi State |
| 6 | Colorado |
| 7 | West Virginia |
| 8 | Illinois |
| 9 | Kentucky |
| 10 | Seattle |