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. Tennessee (48) 16-1 3
2. Duke (11) 15-2 1
3. Virginia (3) 16-1 4
4. Gonzaga 18-2 5
5. Michigan 17-1 2
6. Michigan State (2) 16-2 6
7. Nevada 18-1 10
8. Kentucky 14-3 12
9. Kansas 15-3 7
10. Virginia Tech 15-2 9
11. North Carolina 14-4 13
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