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.

Illinois basketball crushed Indiana on Tuesday in what was an ugly game for the Hoosiers. The Illini came out of the gates looking great. Indiana couldn’t get a

The beats went on for No. 19 Illinois against Indiana on Tuesday in Bloomington – a 94-69 hammering, to be specific – as guard Kasparas Jakucionis returned to the lineup and, along with him, the Illini's briefly lost mojo.

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.

Kasparas Jakucionis missed Saturday's loss to Southern Cal and could be in danger of missing Illinois' game against Indiana on Tuesday.

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.

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.