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 (37) 12-1 1
2. Michigan (9) 15-0 2
3. Tennessee (13) 12-1 3
4. Virginia (5) 13-0 4
5. Gonzaga 14-2 7
6. Michigan State 13-2 8
7. Kansas 12-2 5
8. Texas Tech 13-1 11
9. Virginia Tech 13-1 10
10. Nevada 14-1 6
11. Auburn 11-2 12
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