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Illinois Freshmen Declare for 2025 NBA Draft: Big Prospects

4/14/2025

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Illinois freshmen Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis are taking a bold leap into the 2025 NBA Draft, signaling a thrilling new chapter for the program. Riley, a dynamic 6-foot-8 wing, shone as the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year with 12.6 points per game, while Jakucionis, a promising 6-foot-6 guard, dazzled with an impressive 15.0 points, positioning himself as a potential top-10 pick.

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Illinois freshmen Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis are taking a bold leap into the 2025 NBA Draft, signaling a thrilling new chapter for the program. Riley, a dynamic 6-foot-8 wing, shone as the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year with 12.6 points per game, while Jakucionis, a promising 6-foot-6 guard, dazzled with an impressive 15.0 points, positioning himself as a potential top-10 pick.