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. Baylor (25) 19-1 1
2. Louisville (3) 21-1 3
3. Oregon 21-1 4
4. Notre Dame 21-2 5
5. UConn 19-2 2
6. Mississippi State 21-1 6
7. Oregon State 19-3 9
8. Marquette 19-3 10
9. N.C. State 21-1 7
10. Maryland 19-2 11
11. Stanford 18-3 8
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