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Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis makes history in dominant win over Minnesota
There are plenty of talented freshmen in the Big Ten, but the most impactful one may be Illinois star Kasparas Jakucionis
Kasparas Jakucionis, No. 23 Illinois bid to find form vs. Minnesota
Kasparas Jakucionis is dealing with adversity on the court for the first time in his college career. The talented freshman for No. 23 Illinois has finished with single-digit point totals
3 Key Numbers From Illinois Basketball's Win Over Minnesota
Minnesota senior forward Dawson Garcia entered Saturday’s matchup averaging 21.2 points per game during Big Ten play – a number that led the conference. Against Illinois, Garcia was held to just 12 points on 4-for-14 field-goal shooting – his second-lowest scoring total in league play this season.
Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis key resurgence for No. 23 Illinois in 95-74 romp past Minnesota
Will Riley had 27 points, nine rebounds and seven assists off the bench and Kasparas Jakucionis had 24 points to help No. 23 Illinois get back on track with a 95-74 victory over Minnesota on Saturday night.
Will Riley and Kasparas Jakučionis fuel No. 23 Illinois to a 95-74 rout of Minnesota
Will Riley scored 27 points off the bench and Kasparas Jakučionis added 24 points to help No. 23 Illinois get back on track with a 95-74 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.
HIGHLIGHTS: Illinois rolls Minnesota with 51-points from Riley and Jakucionis duo
Will Riley went for a team-high 27 points in a much-needed win for Illinois on the road against the Golden Gophers.
Illinois Basketball Coach Brad Underwood on Kasparas Jakucionis' 'Rough Spot'
Few freshman – few players, really – got off to a better start this season than Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis. Eleven ...
No. 23 Illinois leans on talented freshman class that can be a force when healthy: ‘Our ceiling is really high’
Illinois coach Brad Underwood decided to go young this season in replacing the experienced team he took to the Elite Eight last season.
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Jakucionis returns to form in blowout Big Ten road win
Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives to the basket past Minnesota guard Femi Odukale during the second half of an ...
Can UCLA's Defense Hold Off Illinois' Offense?
The UCLA Bruins are set to take on the Illinois Fighting Illinis on Tuesday. Can the Big Ten's best defensive team stop its ...
Illinois vs. UCLA men’s basketball tickets still available for Tuesday, February 11
Tuesday’s Big Ten slate includes the Illinois Fighting Illini (16-8, 8-6 Big Ten) versus the UCLA Bruins (18-6, 9-4 Big Ten), ...
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Illinois drops out of AP Top 25
So even with a bounce back win Saturday at Minnesota there wasn't much likelihood of the Illini holding on to their place in ...
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Illinois vs. UCLA basketball betting line, over/under and point spread
Find out the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. UCLA men's basketball game betting odds, over/under and point spread for Tuesday, ...
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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 ...
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Illinois basketball's NCAA Tournament resume for March Madness: Feb. 10
Illinois basketball is up-and-down, but its NCAA tournament resume remains stable for March Madness. Here's a look at the Feb ...
Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey out-duel Kasparas Jakucionis in Big 10 matchup
On Wednesday night, three of the top prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft battled in New Brunswick, New Jersey, a Big 10 matchup ...