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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 17: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Miami Heat plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on March 17, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images
KJ is poised for a breakout second season in the NBA.
The former Illini guard, who will now be playing with the Bucks in Milwaukee, is spending part of his summer with the Lithuanian national team competing for the FIBA World Cup. In a qualifier this week against Great Britain, Jakucionis scored 16 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and recorded six assists. He shot 8-of-10 at the free throw line.
KJ also scored 12 points and had 10 assists in a friendly against Ukraine.
If he keeps this up, the rebuilding Bucks will have a problem keeping him on the bench and he could work his way into the starting lineup.
Not bad for the Illini, who keep pumping out quality NBA players (see: Ayo, TSJ, Will Riley; soon: Keaton, maybe Kylan).
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