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Jakucionis makes tiebreaking basket as No. 22 Illinois edges Washington 81-77
Kasparas Jakucionis made a tiebreaking layup with 32 seconds left, and No. 22 Illinois survived a furious comeback bid by Washington to squeak out an 81-77 victory Sunday at Alaska Airlines arena.
3 Big Takeaways From Illinois' Basketball's Win Over Penn State
Underwood has landed on a formula that has Illinois positioned at 11-3 (4-1 Big Ten) and climbing any and all college basketball rankings. It was lethal against Oregon, Penn State and others. Against unranked Washington, it almost killed the Illini. Does Underwood want to tinker now or risk "almost" in the win-or-die environment of March?
Kasparas Jakucionis helps No. 22 Illinois slip past Washington
Kasparas Jakucionis had 18 points, six assists and five rebounds as No. 22 Illinois held on to defeat Washington 81-77 on Sunday afternoon in Seattle and complete a sweep of its trip to the Pacific Northwest.
Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thriller
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 on Sunday in the annual Braggin' Rights game between the nonconference rivals.
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 Illinois Athletics. KJ is out with a left forearm injury. Jakucionis is averaging 16.
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
Illinois, Michigan make west coast statements: Big Ten men's basketball power rankings
Big wins over the Big Ten's best of the west left Illinois and Michigan in contention for the top spot in the power rankings.
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Jakucionis out for Penn State game
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Report: Ty Rodgers Expected to Return to Illinois Basketball in New Role
When the last-second news broke that Illinois junior swingman Ty Rodgers would redshirt the 2024-25 season, speculation ...
No drop-off with Jakucionis sidelined
Kylan Boswell was called for his first foul just 34 seconds into Wednesday night's game when Penn State's Ace Baldwin Jr. took a charge as the Illinois guard pushed the ball up the court. The reaction ...
Hochman: Illini's Kasparas Jakucionis stakes claim as 'best point guard in the nation'
Illinois (11-3, 3-1 in Big Ten play) is currently No. 13 nationally, up nine spots this week after they poured it on Oregon. The 6-foot-6 Jakucionis scored 16 points in 22 minutes of the 109-77 ...
Latest 2025 NBA mock draft from ESPN has Kasparas Jakucionis as a top-5 pick
While he wasn't one of the most touted names before the NCAA season began, Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis is climbing up ...
How to Watch Illinois vs. Penn State | Live Stream, TV Channel for January 8
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Kasparas Jakucionis' clutch shot lifts Illini over Mizzou in Braggin' Rights
The Mizzou Tigers (10-1), winners of 10 straight, put their streak on the line Sunday at noon as they face the Illinois ...