January 17, 2011 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State |
| 2 | Kansas |
| 3 | Syracuse |
| 4 | Duke |
| 5 | Pitt |
| 6 | San Diego State |
| 7 | Villanova |
| 8 | Connecticut |
| 9 | BYU |
| 10 | Texas |
| 11 | Texas A&M |
| 12 | Kentucky |
| 13 | Missouri |
| 14 | Purdue |
| 15 | Minnesota |
| 16 | Notre Dame |
| 17 | Michigan State |
| 18 | Wisconsin |
| 19 | Louisville |
| 20 | Washington |
| 21 | West Virginia |
| 22 | St. Mary's |
| 23 | Georgetown |
| 23 | Illinois |
| 25 | Cincinnati |