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Andrej Stojakovic announced on Twitter that he will take his name out of the draft pool and return to Illinois for his senior season. Stojakovic said at

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 17

Illinois G Andrej Stojakovic announces return for 2026-27 season

Illinois standout guard Andrej Stojakovic said Friday he is returning to the Fighting Illini for the 2026-27 season. Stojakovic posted the news on his

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic Reacts After Transfer Portal Decision on Monday

Andrej Stojakovic and the Illinois Fighting Illini had a 2025-26 college basketball season to remember. Finishing the regular season with a 24-8 overall record and 15-5 in Big Ten play, Illinois earned a No.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic Announces Career News Before UConn Game

Andrej Stojakovic and the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini kept their NCAA Tournament run alive after taking down Bennett Stirtz and the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes 71-59 in the Elite Eight.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 20

Three Things to Watch When Illinois Basketball Plays at UCLA

Every team wants to be playing its best basketball as March approaches, and Illinois appears to be hitting its stride at the right time. With Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic both back from injury, the Illini had one of their best games of the season Wednesday, dominating USC in a 101-65 victory.

College Basketball News / USC Trojans on SI / February 19

NBA All-Stars Steal the Spotlight in the Crowd at Illinois' Win Over USC

There were stars in the house at the Galen Center to see the USC Trojans take on the No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday night. In attendance were former NBA All-Stars Gilbert Arenas and Peja Stojakovic.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 19

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 101-65 Over USC

Apparently, the California sunshine still agrees with Andrej Stojakovic .A native Californian whose father starred with the NBA's Sacramento Kings and who transferred from Cal in the offseason, Stojakovic came off a two-game absence and a high ankle sprain to lead No.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / February 17

Darian DeVries Embracing International Recruiting At Indiana

Indiana's 71-51 loss at No. 8 Illinois on Sunday displayed a trend that's becoming more and more common in college basketball. Coach Brad Underwood has built a top-10 roster with international recruits such as David Mirkovic (Montenegro), Tomislav Ivisic (Croatia), Zvonimir Ivisic (Croatia) and Mihailo Petrovic (Serbia).

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / November 22

Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Puts Up Impressive Scoring Outing vs. LIU

Andrej Stojakovic had the chance to leave California and enter the 2025 NBA Draft after a stellar season with the Golden Bears. Averaging 17.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals across 29 games, he would have been an enticing prospect for teams around the league.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 30

Andrej Stojakovic Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

Every weekday leading up to Illinois' Nov. 3 regular-season opener at Champaign's State Farm Center, Illinois on SI will share a scouting report for each Illini player on the team's official roster.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / June 11, 2025

Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Andrej Stojakovic in First Season at Illinois

Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic was the premier addition of Illinois’ offseason. A 6-foot-7 guard with an uncanny ability to get downhill and finish at the rim or convert at the free-throw line, Stojakovic was among one of the college game’s best slashers last season.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / May 1, 2025

Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Named an Instant Impact Transfers by On3

Over the past three seasons, coach Brad Underwood and Illinois have found an immediate-impact player through the transfer portal each year. First it was Terrence Shannon Jr.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2025

Illinois lands son of former NBA star via transfer portal

Illinois lands former five-star recruit and son of former NBA star via transfer portal

Illinois has picked up a very interesting player via the transfer portal. Andrej Stojakovic, son of former NBA player Peja Stojakovic, has committed to head coach Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini.

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College Basketball News / California Golden Bears on SI / April 28, 2025

Ex-Cal Star Andrej Stojakovic Makes His Choice: Illinois

Andrej Stojakovic, who blossomed in his one year at Cal before entering the transfer portal, will play basketball at Illinois next season, he announced on Monday. One of the highest-rated players in the transfer portal, the 6-foot-7 sophomore wing chose the Illini over North Carolina and Stanford.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 28, 2025

Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic commits to Illinois

Former Cal guard Andrej Stojakovic committed to Illinois on Monday. Stojakovic, the son of former Sacramento Kings All-Star Peja Stojakovic, made the announcement in a post to X.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 28, 2025

Which Program Best Fits Andrej Stojakovic: Illinois, North Carolina or Stanford?

On Sunday afternoon, it was announced that Cal transfer guard Andrej Stojakovic had cut his list to three: Illinois, Stanford and North Carolina, according

College Basketball News / The Spun / April 27, 2025

Son Of NBA Legend Peja Stojakovic Down To 3 Schools

Andrej Stojakovic has reportedly narrowed down his transfer options. The guard will seek his third school in as many years after concluding his sophomore season at California.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / April 24, 2025

Huskies Reportedly Making a Run at Andrej Stojakovic

Aiming high for a little more offense, Danny Sprinkle's University of Washington basketball coaches reportedly have reached out to high-scoring forward Andrej Stojakovic, formerly of California and Stanford, to see if he has any interest in coming to Montlake.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / April 22, 2025

UNC Basketball Program Linked to Former Cal Bucket-Getter

The UNC basketball has been eyeing Andrej Stojakovic for years, first as a recruit, then as an opponent, and now for the second time as a transfer. According

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 21, 2025

Cal Transfer Andrej Stojakovic Set to Visit Illinois Campus on Tuesday

In the early weeks of the college basketball transfer portal period, Illinois and coach Brad Underwood knew exactly what they wanted to help replace some key contributors from last season, but selling their top targets on the idea of joining the 2025-26 Illini was another story.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 18, 2025

Should UCLA Pursue Transfer Guard, Son of Former NBA Vet?

The UCLA Bruins have done a fabulous job rejuvenating their roster through the transfer portal after several departures this offseason. Despite the success, the Bruins may not be satisfied, looking to add another elite-scoring guard in junior Andrej Stojakovic.

California Golden Bears News / California Golden Bears on SI / April 17, 2025

Cal Basketball Standout Andrej Stojakovic Enters Transfer Portal

Cal basketball fans received the worst news possible on Thursday when ESPN's Draft Express and 247Sports reported that Cal sophomore Andrej Stojakovic has entered the transfer portal after averaging 17.9 points in his only season with the Golden Bears.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 21, 2025

Andrej Stojakovic, Cal face Stanford in ACC clash

California standout Andrej Stojakovic gets an opportunity to perform in front of his former fans when the Golden Bears visit Stanford in an Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball rematch Saturday night.

California Golden Bears News / California Golden Bears on SI / February 3, 2025

Cal's Andrej Stojakovic Seems Unlikely to Return for Wednesday's Game

When Cal won its first two games without Andrej Stojakovic, it seemed the Bears might be able to survive until he was ready to return. Saturday’s home loss to Syracuse told a different story.

California Golden Bears News / California Golden Bears on SI / January 21, 2025

Andrej Stojakovic Has Been Dynamite But Cal Wins With Balance

Cal men’s basketball begins a critical stretch Thursday night against Florida State, with five of its next six games at Haas Pavilion. The Bears are 7-3

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 9, 2025

Five Takeaways From Virginia Basketball's 75-61 Loss to Cal

Virginia (8-7, 1-3 ACC) found itself on the losing side of the first ACC victory for Cal (8-7, 1-3) as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, as the Cavaliers were run off the floor by Andrej Stojakovic and the Golden Bears in the second half en route to a 75-61 loss on Wednesday night at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 9, 2025

Andrej Stojakovic, Cal pull away from Virginia

Andrej Stojakovic had a game-high 23 points, including seven in a game-breaking spurt to start the second half, and Cal won for the first time in Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball with an 75-61 triumph over Virginia on Wednesday in Berkeley, Calif.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 6, 2024

Stanford takes aim at Andrej Stojakovic, Cal

Stanford and California meet for the first time as Atlantic Coast Conference rivals when each tries to prove its impressive non-league record is no fluke on Saturday afternoon in Berkeley, Calif.