Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thriller
Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 in the annual...2 DAYS AGO
KASPARAS JAKUCIONIS #32 - GUARD - ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
16.5 PPG •
5.7 RPG •
5.5 APG
16.5 PPG
5.7 RPG
5.5 APG
Lead contributor in loss Jakucionis had 22 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 10-14 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 66-64 loss to Tennessee.
Impact Jakucionis got to the line early and often during Saturday's loss against the Volunteers, converting on 10-of-14 looks from the charity stripe on route to a 22-point finish. The 6-foot-6 freshman has been a star from day one with the Fighting Illini, averaging 16.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.4 steals on 32.1 minutes per game (10 starts). Jakuncionis will look to help Illinois bounce back during Sunday's showdown with Missouri.
DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Game-high 24 points Tuesday Jakucionis racked up 24 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 86-80 win over Wisconsin.
Impact Jakucionis continues to dominate for the Fighting Illini, who took down the Badgers on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-6 freshman is averaging 15.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, six assists and 1.4 steals across nine starts, establishing himself early on as one of Illinois' go-to options. Jakucionis should be expected to remain a consistent fantasy contributor as the Fighting Illini look to stay on course against the Volunteers this weekend.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
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 • 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
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 • 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 RazorbacksDECEMBER 6 • 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 • 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 • 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 92-34NOVEMBER 26 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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.
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