Andrej Stojaković to return to Illinois after testing 2026 NBA draft
Andrej Stojaković has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2026 NBA draft and return to Illinois for his senior year. He played a significant role in leading the Fighting Illini to the Final Four last season. Stojaković aims to enhance his skills before potentially entering the draft again in the future.
- ▪Andrej Stojaković averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds last season.
- ▪He was instrumental in Illinois' first Final Four appearance since 2005.
- ▪Stojaković participated in the NBA combine and had workouts with the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies.
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