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,
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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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 ...
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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 ...
Illinois Basketball's Kasparas Jakucionis Named to Wooden Award Watch List
Jakucionis was named to the Midseason Top 25 Watch List for the John R. Wooden Award, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
Gordo ranks area hoops: Illinois stumbles with Jakucionis out while SLU, Mizzou roll on
Illinois hit a speed bump at home against USC while playing shorthanded, but SLU and Missouri stayed on track last week.
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Kasparas Jakucionis OUT against Penn State
Illini basketball’s leading scorer will be sidelined in the Wednesday, January 8 game against Penn State, according to ...
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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 ...