ESPN: Stojakovic declares for Draft, maintains eligibility
Testing the waters.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Andrej Stojakovic #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on while playing against the UConn Huskies in the first half of the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Less than two weeks after releasing a video proclaiming “I’m back,” Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic is testing the NBA Draft waters. ESPN reported Sunday that the rising senior declared for the NBA Draft, but is maintaining his collegiate eligibility.
Stojakovic joined a long list of Illini announcing their plans to return for the 2026-27 season, including David Mirkovic, the Ivisic brothers, and Jake Davis. Stojakovic averaged 13. 5 points, 4.
5 rebounds and an assist per game, with a keen ability to drive into the rim and impose his will. There were moments last season that left many scratching their heads, with Stojakovic’s tendency to drive regardless of the situation. Stojakovic is likely just testing the waters — and then will return to Illinois for his final collegiate season.
He’s not projected right now to be anywhere close to picked in this summer’s draft, unlike former teammate Keaton Wagler, who is expected to go in the lottery.