A look at how Illinois basketball beat writer — and Associated Press Top 25 voter — Scott Richey's polls compared with those of the AP:
AP Top 25
Team Rec. Prev.
1. Tennessee (40) 22-1 1
2. Duke (24) 21-2 2
3. Gonzaga 23-2 4
4. Virginia 20-2 3
5. Kentucky 20-3 5
6. Michigan 22-2 7
7. Nevada 23-1 6
8. North Carolina 19-4 8
9. Houston 23-1 12
10. Marquette 20-4 10
11. Michigan State 19-5 9
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