Kasparas Jakucionis has been vocal about how much Luka Doncic’s journey inspires him as he carves out his own path in the NBA. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat set their sights on the 2025-2026 season, determined to rebound from last year’s early playoff exit and revisit their championship roots.

Kasparas Jakucionis’ stellar performance led No. 22 Illinois to an 81-77 victory over Washington, sealing a successful sweep of their Pacific Northwest trip.