Indiana, Jakucionis and Illinois

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 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,
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’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.
Illinois Basketball's Flawless First Half Leaves Indiana at All-Time Low
After the first-half de-pantsing by Illinois, Indiana further embarrassed itself when Goode dangerously barreled into Illini ...
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.
Journal Gazette and Times Courier2d
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 Illini
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Illinois Basketball Rallies Without Kasparas Jakucionis to Blow Out Penn State
The Illini got contributions from all around – including a spectacular breakout from Ben Humrichous – to win big ...
Kylan Boswell scores 22 to help No. 19 Illinois rebound with 94-69 rout of Indiana
Kylan Boswell scored 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis added 21 and No. 19 Illinois opened a 28-point halftime lead in a 94-69 ...
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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 ...
HIGHLIGHTS: Illinois hands Indiana biggest home regulation loss in history
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 ...
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 ...
Illinois Basketball Report Card: Grades vs. USC (Game 16)
If Illinois has one player best-suited to match up with Claude on defense, it is White – but he wasn't that guy Saturday. The ...