Illinois freshman lead guard Kasparas Jakucionis was named to the All-Big Ten Third Team and All-Big Ten Freshman Team. But Jakucionis’ excellent first-year campaign hasn’t caught the eye only of Big Ten coaches and media.

Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley receive Big Ten honors, with Jakucionis making All-Freshman Team and Riley named Sixth Man of the Year.

Following a remarkable regular-season slate, Badgers wing John Tonje earned a unanimous spot on the 2024-25 All-Big Ten First Team. He becomes the 12th Badger since 2000 to pocket a first-team distinction.

A multi-talented, 6-foot-6 lead guard, Kasparas Jakucionis arrived in Champaign at age 18 and has put together one of the best freshman campaigns in Illinois history. Averaging 15.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.