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.
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.
IU basketball: Health of Illinois’ Kasparas Jakucionis worth monitoring ahead of Tuesday tilt
If you did any scoreboard watching over the weekend you might have noticed a shocking result at Illinois, Indiana’s opponent on Tuesday (7 p.m. / Peacock). And that result came via
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,
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.
Illinois Basketball's Flawless First Half Leaves Indiana at All-Time Low
After the first-half de-pantsing by Illinois, Indiana further embarrassed itself when Goode dangerously barreled into Illini ...
The News-Gazette17h
Jakucionis proves again his value to Illini
Kasparas Jakucionis checked all the necessary boxes to get cleared to play Tuesday night against Indiana. The Illinois guard ...
WAND2d
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 ...
Journal Gazette and Times Courier2d
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 ...
The News-Gazette18h
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 ...
NewsChannel202d
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 ...
San Francisco Examiner14h
No. 19 Illinois uses explosive first half to rout Indiana
Kylan Boswell scored 22 points and backcourt mate Kasparas Jakucionis added 21 as No. 19 Illinois racked up 60 first-half ...
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 ...