Illinois absolutely destroyed Indiana on the road and they were led by their star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis. The 6-foot-6 freshman is the off

No. 19 Illinois (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) will visit Breslin Center for Sunday’s noon tip. The Fighting Illini are the highest-rated team Michigan State has faced since Kansas in the Champions Classic, led by star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis. Both he and Illinois will be a major test for the Spartans.

Whether it’s his passing, scoring or defensive ability, Kasparas Jakucionis has already proven this season why the Illinois freshman guard is projected to go high in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft. CHAMPAIGN...

While underrepresented compared to the likes of Cooper Flagg or Ace Bailey, Kasparas Jakucionis has been one of the best prospects in this draft. The Illinois guard has shown tremendous skill and feel for the game.

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.

Illini basketball’s leading scorer will be sidelined in the Wednesday, January 8 game against Penn State, according to Illinois Athletics. KJ is out with a left forearm injury. Jakucionis is averaging 16.

Kasparas Jakucionis made a tiebreaking layup with 32 seconds left, and No. 22 Illinois survived a furious comeback bid by Washington to squeak out an 81-77 victory Sunday at Alaska Airlines arena.

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip discusses what Kasparas Jakucionis' big return in a win at Indiana said about the freshman guard's impact on Illinois basketball.

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.