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Used during exhibition game Jakstys (shoulder) logged zero points (0-1 FG), three rebounds and one assist across six minutes during Illinois' preseason win at Cincinnati.

Impact Most of Illinois' 2025-26 season did not include Jakstys because of a shoulder injury. Now that it is no longer a problem, the center will attempt to pick up where he left off. For last season's Illini, Jakstys mostly served a backup role, and that looks like it will be the case moving forward.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Will redshirt Jakstys (shoulder) will redshirt the 2025-26 season, according to Scott Richey of The News Gazette.

Impact Jakstys has been dealing with a blood clot, and it's been decided that he'll redshirt the entire season. He'll look to recover in time for the 2026-27 season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out with a blood clot Jakstys (shoulder) has a blood clot in his shoulder and will miss Thursday's game versus Washington as a result, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Jakstys will miss his second straight game Thursday, but it would not be surprising if he missed more given the nature of his ailment. Blood clots are generally treated very seriously and cautiously, so there is no real timetable for Jakstys' return at this time. The freshman has only appeared briefly in nine games this season, so his absence will not make a major impact on Thursday's contest or in upcoming games if he's forced to miss more time.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Jakstys (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Purdue.

Impact Jakstys has been a depth piece in the frontcourt for Illinois this season, so his role isn't significant, so he shouldn't have a lot of fantasy upside. He's averaged just 1.3 points and 1.9 boards across 5.3 minutes per game in nine outings off the bench this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Saturday Jakstys (concussion) is off the injury report ahead of Satuday's game against Nebraska.

Impact Jakstys will return after a four-game absence as he has now fully recovered from a concussion. The freshman center will look to make an impact off the bench.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Jakstys (concussion) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Nebraska, according to Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Unfortunately for Jakstys, he is in concussion protocol. But by doing some light work in Illinois' recent practices, he has presented himself as potentially available for Saturday. Jakstys is averaging 2.2 rebounds in 6.8 minutes through five games with the Fighting Illini this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined vs. Buckeyes Jakstys (concussion) won't play against Ohio State on Tuesday, per Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Jakstys has missed the last three games for the Illini, and he'll now make it four straight. The freshman center averages 1.2 points and 2.2 rebounds across 6.8 minutes off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with concussion Jakstys will miss Saturday's game versus Tennessee due to a concussion, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Jakstys is reportedly dealing with a concussion, which will hold him out for at least one game. The 6-foot-10 center will have to clear the NCAA's concussion protocol before he's eligible to return to the court.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Tennessee Jakstys (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus Tennessee.

Impact Jakstys will be sidelined once again after missing three of the team's last four games with an undisclosed injury. He has seen only limited playing time across his five outings this season and will look to make his return during Tuesday's matchup versus Ohio State.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE