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Kasparas Jakucionis scores 24 points and Tre White has 23 as Illinois beats No. 20 Wisconsin 86-80 Kasparas Jakucionis scored a career-high 24 points, Tre White had 23 points and eight rebounds and Kylan Boswell added 19 points and six ass...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • STLTODAY.COM

Illinois beats No. 20 Wisconsin 86-80 for 9th straight win in rivalry

Kasparas Jakucionis scored a career-high 24 points, Tre White had 23 points and eight rebounds and Kylan Boswell added 19 points and six ass...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Illinois beats No. 20 Wisconsin 86-80 for 9th straight win in rivalry

Leads the way in loss Jakucionis amassed 20 points (7-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt), 10 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 70-66 OT loss to Northwestern.

Impact Jakucionis put on a show against the Wildcats, closing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, a block and a steal as the Fighting Illini dropped their Big Ten opener. The 6-foot-6 freshman has been dominant on both ends of the floor in his first collegiate season, averaging 14.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 steals across eight starts. Jakucionis will look to help the Fighting Illini defend home court against the Badgers on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jakucionis leads No. 19 Illinois against Northwestern after 23-point performance

No. 19 Illinois visits the Northwestern Wildcats after Kasparas Jakucionis scored 23 points in the Fighting Illini's 90-77 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Kasparas Jakucionis scores a season-best 23 points as Illinois tops No. 19 Arkansas 90-77

Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis scored a season-high 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Illinois beat No. 19 Arkansas 90-77 in the Thanksgiving Hoops Showcas...

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Lead contributor against Little Rock Jakucionis contributed 21 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, five assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 92-34 win over Little Rock.

Impact Jakucionis exploded for 21 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals as the Fighting Illini dismantled the Trojans on Monday night. The 6-foot-6 freshman continues to thrive after moving stateside, averaging 12 points, six rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.8 steals across six starts. Jakucionis and the 5-1 Fighting Illini will square off against another Arkansas-based foe this Thursday in a showdown with the Razorbacks.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jakucionis scores 21, Ivisic has double-double as Illinois beats Little Rock 92-34

Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis hit three 3-pointers and scored 21 points — both season highs — and Tomislav Ivisic had a double-double to help Illinois beat Little Rock 92-34

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Records four steals in rout Jakucionis ended Saturday's 87-40 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and four steals in 26 minutes.

Impact Jakucionis was effective in a short start, posting nine points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals during Saturday's win over the Hawks. The 6-foot-6 freshman is off to a fast start to the 2024-25 season, averaging 10.2 points, six rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.6 steals on 29.2 minutes per game. Jakucionis will look to stay hot during Monday's game against Arkansas-Little Rock.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nears triple-double Friday Jakucionis ended with 12 points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, 13 assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 90-58 victory over SIUE.

Impact Jakucionis has quickly announced his presence at the collegiate level, averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 10 assists across his first two games with Illinois. The 6-foot-6 freshman guard was a top-50 prospect from Lithuania, who last appeared with FC Barcelona. Jakucionis will form a nice one-two punch with Kylan Boswell, replacing the production lost following Terrance Shannon and Marcus Domask's departures.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kasparas Jakucionis, Illinois put away SIU Edwardsville Freshman point guard Kasparas Jakucionis stacked up 12 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds as Illinois pulled away for a 90-58 nonconferen...

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Starts in exhibition loss Jakucionis tallied 12 points (3-9 FG, 1-6 3PT, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block during Sunday's 91-74 loss against Mississippi in an exhibition game.

Impact Jakucionis saw the most minutes of anyone on Illinois' roster during their exhibition outing against Ole Miss, contributing on both ends of the floor in the contest. The 6-foot-6 freshman was a top-50 prospect in the class of 2024 from Lithuania who looks ready to start at the collegiate level from day one. Coupled with Arizona transfer Kylan Boswell, a steady presence at the point guard position, Jakucionis forms a nice one-two backcourt duo with high upside for the Fighting Illini.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE