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’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.
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.
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 ...
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Jakucionis proves again his value to Illini
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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 ...
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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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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Jakucionis proves again his value to Illinois
Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @srrichey ).
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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 ...