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Stojaković Stays: Illini Star Returns for Another Season
28 May
Summary
- Andrej Stojaković announced his return to Illinois for another season.
- He cited a 'job unfinished' after leading the team to the Final Four.
- Stojaković averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds last season.
Andrej Stojaković has announced he will return to the Illinois Fighting Illini for the upcoming 2026-27 season, turning down a potential NBA future. The junior revealed his decision in a video released Wednesday, expressing that his heart led him back to Champaign. Stojaković cited the team's Final Four run in the 2025-26 season as a motivating factor, stating "the job isn't finished."
Last season, Stojaković was a key offensive player, averaging 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. While his three-point percentage was 24.4%, he demonstrated clutch performances, notably scoring 21 points against VCU and 17 against Iowa in the postseason.
His decision comes as a significant boost to Illinois, especially with freshman phenom Keaton Wagner expected to enter the NBA draft. Stojaković aims to improve his draft stock further and lead the Illini on another deep postseason run.
