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The Heat drafted Illinois' Jakucionis with the 20th pick in the NBA Draft. What will his role be in his first year?

The Miami Heat have received few negative remarks about taking Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis in the first round of the NBA draft. In fact, many experts are ...

It was an exciting 2025 NBA Draft, as the Illinois basketball program had two players taken in the first round. Despite ...