Kasparas Jakucionis

Updated on 6/26/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 205
College: Illinois
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 5/29/2006

2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 10
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2025 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 20 by the Miami Heat

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Terrific free throw shooter
Excels at scoring on the move
Good playmaker
Good rebounder for his size
Above average athlete

Cons:

Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Kasparas Jakucionis is a skilled combo guard that had a good freshman season at Illinois. He is a very skilled offensive player that can shoot and pass the basketball, and he is a three-level scorer. He is a crafty playmaker that has a high basketball IQ, and he could end up being a lottery pick in the 2025 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12-6-24 Illinois-Northwestern Game via Big Ten Network

Games Scouted:
4/13/24 2024 Nike Hoop Summit
11/20/24 Illinois vs. Alabama
1/2/25 Illinois vs. Oregon
1/5/25 Illinois vs. Washington
1/23/25 Illinois vs. Maryland
2/5/25 Illinois vs. Rutgers
2/22/25 Illinois vs. Duke
3/14/25 Illinois vs. Maryland

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