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. Duke (36) 14-1 1
2. Michigan (9) 17-0 2
3. Tennessee (13) 14-1 3
4. Virginia (6) 15-0 4
5. Gonzaga 16-2 5
6. Michigan State 15-2 6
7. Kansas 14-2 7
8. Texas Tech 15-1 8
9. Virginia Tech 14-1 9
10. Nevada 16-1 10
11. Florida State 13-3 13
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