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Six former Illini are active in the 2025 NBA summer league, playing for the opportunity to prove themselves to their respective teams. Counting

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Former Illini in the NBA Summer League, including two first-round picks

Former Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis was selected by the Miami Heat in the 2025 NBA Draft No. 20 overall.  Jakucionis projects to be a

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NBA Draft: Former Illini Kasparas Jakucionis selected by Miami Heat

The 2025 NBA Draft has arrived, with picks and trades setting up the future of players and teams alike. Each transaction occurs in a unique

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2025 NBA Draft: Grading picks, trades during first round

The Miami Heat have selected Kasparas Jakucionis with the No. 20 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. The shooting guard previously played his college

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Miami Heat select Kasparas Jakucionis in 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft took place over two days at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The first round occurred on June 25, while Round 2 happened a day later.

Montverde Academy Eagles forward Cooper Flagg (32) goes for a lay up during the first quarter of a game against the Cannon School Cougars during the 50th annual City of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. (© Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK)

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