Illinois basketball jumped two sports to No. 11 in the newest USA TODAY Network coaches poll, released Monday, Jan. 19. Illinois (15-3, 6-1) has won seven games in a row, including two Big Ten Conference games this week, at Northwestern and at home vs. Minnesota. They have a big game Saturday at Purdue. The Illini remain one of five Big Ten teams ranked in the poll. The Illini are fifth in the league behind No. 2 Michigan, No. 4 Purdue, No. 7 Nebraska and No. 10 Michigan State. Illinois basketball scores last...
