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LIU visits Stojakovic and No. 8 Illinois

No. 8 Illinois hosts the Long Island Sharks after Andrej Stojakovic scored 26 points in Illinois' 90-86 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Andrej Stojakovic is tooo nice 🔥

Andrej Stojakovic is tooo nice 🔥

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

ANDREJ STOJAKOVIC.

ANDREJ STOJAKOVIC.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Andrej Stojaković throws down MONSTROUS fastbreak dunk, extending Illinois's lead against Alabama

Andrej Stojaković throws down MONSTROUS fastbreak dunk, extending Illinois's lead against Alabama

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Cracks starting five Stojakovic is in Illinois' starting five ahead of its clash with Colgate, per Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Stojakovic takes Jake Davis' spot in the starting five Friday night. It's a well-earned first start of the season after the guard dropped 23 points as the Illini' leading scorer in a signature win over Texas Tech on Tuesday. He'll look to stay hot against Colgate.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Illinois takes on Colgate following Stojakovic's 23-point outing

No. 14 Illinois hosts the Colgate Raiders after Andrej Stojakovic scored 23 points in Illinois' 81-77 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Leading scorer in signature win Stojakovic supplied 23 points (11-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 81-77 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact After missing the season opener due to a knee injury that bothered him throughout exhibition play, Stojakovic made his debut Nov. 7 against Florida Gulf Coast, logging nine points on 4-of-10 shooting across 22 minutes off the bench. While he came off the bench against Tuesday, he put forth the best scoring effort on the team and was a key factor in the resume-building victory against a likely tournament team in Texas Tech. Stojakovic will look to build on this momentum Friday against Colgate, and he'll definitely be needed the following week with a Nov. 19 showdown with Alabama awaiting. There's a chance he could move to the starting five by then if he can continue this form.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top 25 roundup: No. 14 Illinois hangs on to beat No. 11 Texas Tech Andrej Stojakovic scored 23 points and made the big defensive play Tuesday night as No.14 Illinois held off No.11 Texas Tech 81-77 in Champa...

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

'It's why he came here' Andrej Stojakovic made game-changing plays at both ends of the court in Illinois' top 25 win against Texas Tech

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Stojakovic scores 23 and blocks late 3 attempt as No. 14 Illinois beats No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77 Andrej Stojakovic scored 23 points and blocked a potential tying 3-pointer in the final seconds as No. 14 Illinois defeated No. 11 Texas Tec...

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Despite JT Toppin's 35-point performance, Illinois outlasted Texas Tech

Red Raiders' forward JT Toppin shot 12-of-14 in the second half, but Kylan Boswell and No. 14 Illinois overcame No. 11 Texas Tech.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Despite JT Toppin's 35-point performance, Illinois outlasted Texas Tech

Stojakovic scores 23 and blocks late 3 attempt as No. 14 Illinois beats No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77

Andrej Stojakovic scored 23 points and blocked a potential tying 3-pointer in the final seconds as No. 14 Illinois defeated No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Hoops

No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Hoops

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Andrej Stojakovic finishes tough and-1, extending Illinois lead over Texas Tech

Andrej Stojakovic finishes tough and-1, extending Illinois lead over Texas Tech

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Available to play Friday Stojakovic (knee) is available for Friday's game against Florida Gulf Coast.

Impact Stojakovic went through warmups unscathed and was seen in full uniform just before tip-off, so he's going to be available if needed. This will be his season debut, as the star forward didn't play in the opener against Jackson State on Monday, Nov. 3.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in warmups Friday Stojakovic (knee) was spotted in warmups before Friday's game against Florida Gulf Coast, Kyle Tausk of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Stojakovic was seen in uniform and ready to go through warmups, and his involvement will ultimately determine whether the star forward will be available for Friday's game. In any case, his presence in warmups is encouraging.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Stojakovic (knee) will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against Florida Gulf Coast, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Stojakovic's next update will be Friday, when Illinois' 2025-26 team logs its second game. He was a likely game-time decision before the season opener, which ultimately did not include him. Stojakovic will look to turn the tide just before Illinois' first Power Conference duel a game later.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Mirkovic has 19 points, 14 rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois to a 113-55 win over Jackson State

David Mirkovic scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as No. 17 Illinois opened the season with a 113-55 win over Jackson State

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Not playing vs. Jackson State Stojakovic (knee) is out for Monday's game against Jackson State, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Stojakovic was initially deemed a game-time call while dealing with a knee sprain suffered in September, and the star forward won't be ready for this season opener. His next chance to play will come Friday against Florida Gulf Coast, though his situation will likely be monitored on a game-to-game basis.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely game-time decision Stojakovic (knee) is likely a game-time decision for Monday's game against Jackson State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact It looks like the weekend will not be when Stojakovic's season-opener availability is determined. Illinois' team will already be without Mihailo Petrovic (hamstring) and Ty Rodgers (knee), so Stojakovic is presented with an improved opportunity to establish himself as top dog in the Illini system. It looks like he has what it takes, carrying California's 2024-25 team to relevance with more than 15.0 points per game.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle in secret scrimmage Stojakovic (knee) didn't play in Saturday's closed-door scrimmage against Florida, Jackson Langendorf of onSI.com reports.

Impact Stojakovic is tending to a nagging knee injury, and his rehab has progressed more slowly than anticipated. The talented Cal transfer still isn't ready for game action, and Illinois' Nov. 3 season opener against Jackson State is just days away. If he isn't healthy to start the season, Illinois would be forced to rely more on Jake Davis and freshmen Brandon Lee, Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not fully cleared Head coach Brad Underwood said Friday that Stojakovic (knee) hasn't been cleared for full basketball activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Stojakovic's recovery from a nagging knee injury has gone slower than anticipated, and less than two weeks out from the Fighting Illini's regular-season opener, the Cal transfer hasn't received full clearance. With Mihailo Petrovic (not injury related) dealing with eligibility issues and Ty Rodgers tending to a knee injury, Illinois could start the 2025-26 season shorthanded.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for exhibition game Stojakovic (knee) is out for Sunday's exhibition game against Illinois State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Even though Stojakovic is nearing a return to court by slowly ramping up his recovery process, it is not enough to instill a confident clearance for Illinois' upcoming and lone exhibition before the 2025-26 NCAA season. By default, his next opportunity to return comes Nov. 3 against Jackson State. Stojakovic joins two other newcomers, Mihailo Petrovic (not injury related) and Tomislav Ivisic (mouth), as out Sunday, so the Fighting Illini might rotate their starting rotation a lot to the point it may not be what they put out come their regular season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NCAA's Andy Katz Labels Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic a Breakout Candidate The Illini may have a star on their hands in Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Nearing return to court Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said Stojakovic (knee) is, "slowly ramping up his process for a return," Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Stojakovic's rehab process also was said to include dummy sessions on the court according to Underwood. This means the junior forward's return should be very soon, and he should be active come Illinois' season opener. Daily evaluations will be made for Stojakovic in the coming weeks by the team

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE