The leader of Illinois Kasparas Jakucionis, planned as a choice of the NBA among the first 10, said on Monday for the recovery of 2025.
The 6 -foot Lithuanian 6 inches collected an average of 15.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists in the first year for the illini fights, but he told ESPN that he was ready for the upper level.
“I waited for this moment for a long time,” said Jakucionis. “To say goodbye to Illinois will be the most difficult part. I have established friendships and established real relationships with players, coaches, support staff and everyone around Champaign. My goal is now to work as hard as possible, and to be the best version of myself.”
On Monday morning, Illinois coach Brad Underwood was still awaiting a decision by Will Riley, the first -year Canadian striker. The 19 -year -old finished the strong season and is projected as a choice among the 20 top if he chooses to enter the draft from June 25 to 26, according to ESPN.
Jakucionis pulled 31.8% compared to a fork of 3 points in 33 departures and due to its size is considered a combo goalkeeper.
On the negative side of the screening report will be its 3.6 reversals per game, which was worse in Big Ten.
Jakucionis pulled 84.5% of the free throw line.
The Illinois produced a selection of lottery for the last time in 2012, when the Portland Trail Blazers selected Meyers Leonard at n ° 11.
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