Preseason 1963 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati |
| 2 | Duke |
| 3 | Kentucky |
| 4 | Loyola-Chicago |
| 5 | West Virginia |
| 6 | Mississippi State |
| 7 | Oregon State |
| 8 | Illinois |
| 9 | St. Bonaventure |
| 10 | Wisconsin |