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.

After losing Saturday’s game against USC, the Illinois men’s basketball team returned to action with everyone back.

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.

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.