CiteFinal AP Top 10
Writers' poll taken before major tournaments. From 1962–63 through 1967–68, AP ranked only 10 teams.
| Before Tourns | Head Coach | Final Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA | 26–0 | John Wooden | 30–0 |
| 2 | Louisville | 23–3 | Peck Hickman | 23–5 |
| 3 | Kansas | 22–3 | Ted Owens | 23–4 |
| 4 | N. Carolina | 24–4 | Dean Smith | 26–6 |
| 5 | Princeton | 23–2 | B. vanBreda Kolff | 25–3 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 23–2 | Johnny Oldham | 23–3 |
| 7 | Houston | 23–3 | Guy Lewis | 27–4 |
| 8 | Tennessee | 21–5 | Ray Mears | 21–7 |
| 9 | Boston College | 19–2 | Bob Cousy | 21–3 |
| 10 | TX Western | 20–5 | Don Haskins | 22–6 |
Note: UCLA won the NCAAs.
| 1967 College Basketball Recap | Second 10 |