Andrej Stojakovic - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

Out another couple weeks Stojakovic (knee) is out for another couple of weeks, according to Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.

Impact Werner's update on Stojakovic suggests he will begin Illinois' preseason unhealthy. When asked about if Stojakovic can be available for Illinois' season opener, the team's head coach Brad Underwood expressed optimism but not certainty. With the lack of it, perhaps Stojakovic may not log any preseason action and focus on regular-season action immediately. For the Illini, that begins Nov. 3 against Jackson State.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely clearable in a few weeks Stojakovic (knee) is expected to be fully cleared in a few weeks, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact A knee injury has bothered Stojakovic for some time, though the problem is unlikely to affect his preseason availability. Still, there requires at least additional time before he gets on the court and fully participates in basketball-related activities, which is big news for a big-time player like him. Stojakovic switched schools from Stanford to California, a move that made him a promising starter to a team leader in only one year.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Projected Illinois basketball starting lineup if Andrej Stojakovic misses time This might be the most curious I have ever been about an Illinois basketball team in my lifetime. There are so many unknowns about the Illin...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Illini introduced at 101st C-U Kiwanis event News from preseason gathering: Junior guard Andrej Stojakovic sidelined with knee sprain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Why Andrej Stojakovic is Illinois's most important team transfer for 2025-26 Since he was brought to town in 2017, Brad Underwood has found ways to build winning teams and has gotten Illinois back into regular content...

JULY 23, 2025 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic has the game to put Illinois over the top The Westgate SuperBook showed 100-to-1 odds on Illinois to win it all in 2025-26. Less than an hour after the Stojakovic news broke, those o...

JUNE 19, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

North Carolina's Andrej Stojakovic whiff a symptom of Tar Heels' fall from blue blood status | Sporting News Hubert Davis has been the subject of criticism after missing out on what could have been a "program-changing move". Is the whiff a sign of b...

APRIL 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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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

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

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

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