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. Gonzaga (44) 27-2 2
2. Virginia (15) 24-2 3
3. Duke (3) 24-3 1
4. Kentucky (2) 23-4 4
5. North Carolina 22-5 8
6. Michigan State 23-5 10
7. Tennessee 24-3 5
8. Houston 26-1 9
9. Michigan 24-4 7
10. Marquette 23-4 11
11. Texas Tech 22-5 14
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