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Illinois basketball stars Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley were selected with back-to-back picks in the NBA Draft.
Kasparas Jakucionis is far from a finished product. Although he may have a versatile scoring package, along with exceptional playmaking abilities, Jakucionis is also (at least for now) a turnover ...
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley going back-to-back in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Adam Finkelstein, Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish join CBS Sports to discuss the Miami Heat drafting Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20 overall.
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A pro scout told HoopsHype on Jakucionis: “Kasparas has the vision, but the assist-to-turnover ratio’s rough. Secondary creator at best – not a franchise PG.
The Boston Celtics reportedly have their sights set on a certain lottery-projected prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Celtics are said to covet Illinois star Kasparas Jakucionis.
The consensus was the surprise that Kasparas Jakucionis was still available when the Miami Heat made the Illinois guard their selection at No. 20 in Wednesday night’s first round of the NBA d… ...
Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley are projected first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. See where they rank in the latest aggregate mock drafts.
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 ...
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.