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 (32) 6-0 3
2. Kansas (31) 5-0 2
3. Duke (1) 5-1 1
4. Virginia (1) 6-0 4
5. Nevada 6-0 6
6. Tennessee 4-1 5
7. Michigan 6-0 9
8. Auburn 5-1 8
9. Michigan State 5-1 11
10. Kentucky 5-1 10
11. North Carolina 6-1 7
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