Illinois star guard Kasparas Jakučionis enters his first NCAA Tournament after a month of ups and downs, and he’s excited for the win-or-go-home stakes.

The Illinois basketball team is back in the NCAA Tournament in part because of the play of dynamic freshman Kasparas Jakucionis. The dangerous 6-foot-6, 205-pound guard averaged 15.0 points and 5. ...

There was a time earlier this season when Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis was a top-five lock in the 2025 NBA Draft, with many people putting him as the second-best lead initiator in the class ...

Kasparas Jakučionis hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to put Illinois ahead for good, and the Illini rallied past No. 18 Purdue 88-80 on Friday night.

Arman Jovic of PDT Scouting: "Kasparas continues to showcase his crafty on-ball skills, with a tight handle, ability to play with or without the ball, averaging 21.5 PPG per two games." ...

An NBA scout on Kasparas Jakucionis: “I think he’s got potential, he’s got some scoring ability, actually, he reminded me a bit of Tyrese Haliburton.

Illinois guard Kasparas Jakučionis is entering the 2025 NBA draft. "This has been my dream from a young age," he said to ESPN's Jonathan Givony. "I've waited for this moment a long time. Saying ...

Illinois incoming freshman Kasparas Jakucionis is making the FIBA U18 tournament must-see TV for Fighting Illini fans. Jakucionis led Lithuania to a victory against Spain in the tournament Monday.

Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis has had to learn how to deal with failure and grow from it. If he does, Illinois could be dangerous in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament.

CBS Sports HQ Live. KANSAS CITY (AP) — 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 on ...

Scout's Notes: An NBA scout on Kasparas Jakucionis: “I think he’s got potential, he’s got some scoring ability, actually, he reminded me a bit of Tyrese Haliburton.That said, I don’t fully ...

An NBA scout on Kasparas Jakucionis: “I think he’s got potential, he’s got some scoring ability, actually, he reminded me a bit of Tyrese Haliburton.That said, I don’t fully trust his shot ...