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. Baylor (26) 23-1 1
2. Oregon (2) 24-1 3
3. UConn 23-2 4
4. Louisville 23-2 2
5. Notre Dame 23-3 6
6. Mississippi State 23-2 5
7. Stanford 21-4 10
8. Maryland 23-3 7
9. North Carolina State 22-2 12
10. Iowa 21-5 14
11. Marquette 22-4 8
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