Illinois’ Kylan Boswell (fractured hand) out until February

Illinois starting guard Kylan Boswell sustained a bone fracture in his right hand during practice on Monday, coach Brad Underwood told reporters Tuesday.

Per Underwood, Boswell is expected to return to the lineup in mid-February.

It's a big blow for the No. 11 Fighting Illini (15-3, 6-1 Big Ten), who are on a seven-game winning streak and are one game back of Purdue and Nebraska in conference play.

Boswell has averaged 14.3 points per game, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists while shooting...