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.
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.
Jakucionis’s return drives Illinois to major road win
In his first game in ten days, Kasparas Jakucionis went for 19 points in the first half to lead the Illini to a rivalry road win. No. 19 Illinois took on former teammate Luke Goode and his Indiana Hoosiers in a midweek road tilt.
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 to the lineup Tuesday against Indiana in Bloomington, Indiana. Jakucionis didn't just suit up but also staked the No.
Highlights: Jakucionis returns in style at Indiana
Kasparas Jakucionis, who had missed Illinois’ previous two games with a left arm injury, scored 19 of his 21 points in the first half of a blowout victory over Indiana.
Jakucionis returns, No. 19 Illinois dismantles Indiana
Illinois got its star player back on Tuesday and delivered another emphatic conference victory, dismantling Indiana 94-69. It was a total Illini avalanche from the opening tip. Illinois delivered a resounding knockout blow early in the first half,
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 ...
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Jakucionis proves again his value to Illini
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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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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 ...
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Jakucionis will play against Indiana
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Illinois' Big Ten title hopes challenged after loss; Jakucionis' return uncertain
And Illinois men’s basketball got punched in the mouth on Saturday, losing to the USC trojans despite being 13-point favorite ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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