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.
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, leads No. 19 Illini to victory over Indiana
Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points in his return, leading No. 19 Illinois to a blowout win over Indiana.
Brad Underwood Unsure if Illinois Guard Kasparas Jakucionis Will Play at Indiana
Illinois coach Brad Underwood said Monday he does not know whether star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis will play Tuesday at Indiana. Jakucionis suffered a left forearm injury Jan. 5 at Washington and has not played the last two games at home against Penn State and USC.
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 guard Kasparas Jakucionis has looked like a star this season. Could he be a top-three pick in the 2025 NBA Draft?
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Jakucionis' NBA mock drafts: Pelicans, Hornets, Jazz among teams eyeing Illini star
Kasparas Jakucionis, welcome back.The freshman sensation, who missed two games with a “left forearm injury”, dominated the ...
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Richey | Enjoy Kasparas Jakucionis while you can
Whether it’s his passing, scoring or defensive ability, Kasparas Jakucionis has already proven this season why the Illinois ...
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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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 proves again his value to Illini
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No. 12 Michigan State hosts Boswell and No. 19 Illinois
BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Illinois plays No. 12 Michigan State after Kylan Boswell scored 22 points in Illinois' 94-69 win against the Indiana Hoosiers. The Spartans are 9-0 in home games. Michigan State is ...
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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Dynamic offense fueling Big Ten blowouts
Kasparas Jakucionis, left, and the rest of the Illinois men’s basketball team will try to cool off Michigan State with the ...