Illinois men's basketball beat writer Scott Richey is part of the 65-person voting panel — along with big names like Dick Vitale and John Feinstein— for The Associated Press' Top 25. The preseason Top 25 was released on Monday, so we're giving Richey a chance to break down his ballot and answer a few lingering questions:
Richey's ballot
Team, Last year
1. Kansas, 31-8
Opener: Nov. 6 vs. Michigan St.
2. Kentucky, 26-11
Opener: Nov. 6 vs. Duke
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