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Jan 26, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives the ball past Northwestern Wildcats guard Angelo Ciaravino (44) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Kasparas Jakucionis Bounces Back With Stellar Showing in NBA Summer League

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 11, 2025

Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) shoots the ball while Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Top Five Big Ten Rookies to Watch in NBA Summer League

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 11, 2025

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood acknowledges the fans before a game with the Chicago State Cougars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood Scouts Nation's No. 1 Center and Key Illini Target

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 10, 2025

Former UNLV Rebels head coach Kevin Kruger gestures to players in the first half against the Utah State Aggies at Thomas & Mack Center.

Former UNLV Coach Kevin Kruger Joins Illinois Basketball Staff

Mark Morales-Smith

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Jul 10, 2025

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Jan 6, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; UNLV Rebels head coach Kevin Kruger reacts during the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Hires Kevin Kruger, Son of Former Illini Head Coach

Jason Langendorf

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Jul 9, 2025

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) dunks the ball during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Set to Renew Rivalry in 'Home and Home' With Tennessee

Pranav Hegde

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Jul 9, 2025

Dec 21, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Princeton Tigers forward Caden Pierce (3) dunks the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images

Is Illinois Basketball a Good Fit for Former Ivy League Player of the Year?

Jared Shlensky

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Jul 9, 2025

Dec 29, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois, addresses the media over the suspension of player Terrence Shannon Jr. after a rape charge on Dec.5. The address to the media came before a game with Fairleigh Dickinson at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Athletics Announces 'First of Its Kind' Partnership With NIL Powerhouse

Jared Shlensky

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Jul 9, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) goes up for a basket Friday, March 14, 2025, in a quarterfinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini, 88-65.

The Good, the Bad and the Injured: Kasparas Jakucionis' Summer League Rollercoaster

Jason Langendorf

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Jul 8, 2025

Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) dunks the ball on Northwestern Wildcats center Matthew Nicholson (34) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Predicting Illinois Basketball's Leaders in Major Statistical Categories

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 8, 2025

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Illinois Commit Mihailo Petrovic Still Missing From Roster: What It Means

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 7, 2025

Mar 1, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) attempts a three point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Who is Illinois Basketball's X-Factor – and What Is His Ceiling and Floor?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 7, 2025

May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Kasparas Jakucionis talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Why is Kasparas Jakucionis Struggling With Miami Heat in NBA Summer League?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 7, 2025

Mar 21, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Dain Dainja (42) reacts in the second half against the Morehead State Eagles during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Former Illini Dain Dainja With Strong Showing for Miami Heat in NBA Summer League

Pranav Hegde

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Jul 6, 2025

Oct 3, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood takes a question at the podium during the 2024 Big Ten Menís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Offers Class of 2026 Combo Guard From Missouri

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 6, 2025

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) shoots the ball during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Former Illini Kasparas Jakucionis Makes Summer League Debut for Miami Heat

Jason Langendorf

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Jul 6, 2025

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Kasparas Jakucionis stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the 20th pick by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Kasparas Jakučionis Finds Perfect Fit With Miami Heat

Roshan Potluri

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Jul 5, 2025

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) shoots over Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Bill Simmons Reacts to Miami Heat's Pick of Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis

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Jul 5, 2025

Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts with player Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Lands In ESPN's Latest Preseason Top 25 Rankings

Pranav Hegde

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Jul 2, 2025

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