KJ is poised for a breakout second season in the NBA.
The former Illini guard, who will now be playing with the Bucks in Milwaukee, is spending part of his summer with the Lithuanian national team competing for the FIBA World Cup. In a qualifier this week against Great Britain, Jakucionis scored 16 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and recorded six assists. He shot 8-of-10 at the free throw line.
KJ also scored 12 points and had 10 assists in a friendly against Ukraine.
If he keeps this up, the rebuilding Bucks will have a problem keeping him on the bench and he could work his way into the starting lineup.
Not bad for the Illini, who keep pumping out quality NBA players (see: Ayo, TSJ, Will Riley; soon: Keaton, maybe Kylan).
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