On Monday, Michigan (18-5, 10-2 Big Ten) climbed five spots to No. 17 in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll Top 25 rankings, with a huge matchup against No. 7 Purdue slated for Tuesday night (7 p.m. / Peacock).

Michigan basketball bracketology update for NCAA tournament after four straight Big Ten wins by four points or less. Purdue comes to town Tuesday.

Michigan (18-5, 10-2 Big Ten) now heads into an pivotal stretch of games the next 11 days, starting with league-leading No. 7 Purdue (19-5, 11-2 Big Ten) on Tuesday, continuing on the road at rival Ohio State on Sunday and concluding with a clash at Crisler Center against Tom Izzo and the No. 11 Spartans, also tied for second, next Friday.

Michigan men's basketball moves up four spots to No. 20 in Associated Press Top 25 rankings with big matchup vs. Purdue looming

Another 2-0 week elevated Michigan in the latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll. The Wolverines moved up four spots to No. 20 in Monday’s rankings.