Jakucionis returns in style at Indiana

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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 ...
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 ...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Stock trending up
A draft class that includes Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey might make it difficult for Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis to wind up higher than fourth in the 2025 NBA Draft. But it's still ...
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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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Grades are in: Jakucionis' return sparks Illini blowout
Kasparas Jakučionis, returning from a two-game injury hiatus, shoots over Trey Galloway in the first half of Tuesday’s Illini ...
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 ...
Kylan Boswell scores 22 to help No. 19 Illinois rebound with 94-69 rout of Indiana
Kylan Boswell scored 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis added 21 and No. 19 Illinois opened a 28-point halftime lead in a 94-69 ...