Kasparas Jakucionis Returns to Lead Illinois Basketball to Blowout at Indiana
In the two games missed by Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis leading into Tuesday's road matchup with Indiana, the Illini learned that they didn't necessarily need their dynamic freshman guard to survive. But they were also reminded how much better life is with him in the lineup.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Jakucionis, Illini return to form
After losing Saturday's game against USC, the Illinois men's basketball team returned to action with everyone back. After two games out, Kasparas Jakucionis came back for the Illini and made an instant impact with 19 of his 21 points in the first half as No.
Jakucionis makes tiebreaking basket as No. 22 Illinois edges Washington 81-77
Kasparas Jakucionis made a tiebreaking layup with 32 seconds left, and No. 22 Illinois survived a furious comeback bid by Washington to squeak out an 81-77 victory Sunday at Alaska Airlines arena.
Brad Underwood Unsure if Illinois Guard Kasparas Jakucionis Will Play at Indiana
As Indiana prepares for Illinois, one major factor hangs in the balance. Illinois coach Brad Underwood said Monday he does not know whether star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis will play Tuesday at Indiana.
LaTulip: What Kasparas Jakucionis' big return said about his impact on Illini
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip discusses what Kasparas Jakucionis' big return in a win at Indiana said about the freshman guard's impact on Illinois basketball.
2025 NBA Draft: Kasparas Jakucionis Trending As Top-Three Pick
Illinois absolutely destroyed Indiana on the road and they were led by their star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis. The 6-foot-6 ...
Latest 2025 NBA mock draft from ESPN has Kasparas Jakucionis as a top-5 pick
Jakucionis, who previously played for Barcelona in Spain, is one of the best young guards in college basketball. He is ...
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Jakucionis proves again his value to Illini
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Kasparas Jakucionis Returns to Illinois Basketball's Lineup
Freshman point guard Kasparas Jakucionis, who missed Illinois' previous two games because of a left forearm strain, returned ...
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CBS' Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish split on Illinois vs. Michigan State basketball picks
CBS' Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander offer differing predictions for the Illinois vs. Michigan State basketball game, highlighting its significance.
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Brad Underwood gives Jakucionis injury update
The team said they are in the mindset of next man up mentality and need to produce when KJ is not on the court. Head Coach ...
Michigan State welcomes 'NBA-caliber' test of talent-rich No. 19 Illinois
Since the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, No. 19 Illinois flipped a switch and pulled off two amazing feats on the road.
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Illinois handled first game without Kasparas Jakucionis well, but struggled in the second
CHAMPAIGN — Kasparas Jakucionis missed Saturday's loss to Southern Cal and could be in danger of missing Illinois' game ...
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After beating Indiana, the Illini prepare for its toughest challenge yet: Michigan State
This isn’t your grandpa’s Indiana basketball program.No. 19 Illinois smoked the Hoosiers in Bloomington, 94-69 in Kasparas ...