Ballot breakdown
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 men's Top 25
Team Rec. Prev.
1. Tennessee (48) 18-1 1
2. Duke (12) 17-2 2
3. Virginia (4) 18-1 3
4. Gonzaga 19-2 4
5. Michigan 19-1 5
6. Michigan State 18-3 6
7. Kentucky 16-3 8
8. Nevada 19-1 7
9. North Carolina 15-4 11
10. Marquette 18-3 12
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