In the two games missed by Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis leading into Tuesday's road matchup with Indiana, the Illini learned that they didn't necessarily need their dynamic freshman guard to survive. But they were also reminded how much better life is with him in the lineup.

Kasparas Jakučionis, returning from a two-game injury hiatus, shoots over Trey Galloway in the first half of Tuesday’s Illini runaway in Bloomington, Ind. College/Prep Sports Reporter Kasparas Jakučionis,

As Indiana prepares for Illinois, one major factor hangs in the balance. Illinois coach Brad Underwood said Monday he does not know whether star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis will play Tuesday at Indiana.

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.

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip discusses what Kasparas Jakucionis' big return in a win at Indiana said about the freshman guard's impact on Illinois basketball.

Freshman point guard Kasparas Jakucionis, who missed Illinois' previous two games because of a left forearm strain, returned to the lineup Tuesday against Indiana in Bloomington, Indiana. Jakucionis didn't just suit up but also staked the No.