Andrej Stojakovic Enters NBA Draft After Illinois Commitment Reversal

Illinois entered the offseason with most of its Final Four roster intact and several high‑profile transfers committed. Stojakovic, son of three‑time NBA All‑Star Peja Stojakovic, had announced his return to the program earlier in the month, reinforcing expectations of a top‑five national contender.

He announced his NBA Draft entry ahead of the Friday deadline, reversing his prior commitment. For the 2023‑24 season, Stojakovic averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while playing for Illinois after two seasons at Stanford and California. ESPN ranks him No. 94 on its Best Available list and omits him from the updated Top 100 Big Board.

The reversal leaves Illinois with a scholarship vacancy and forces the coaching staff to adjust its roster plans for the upcoming campaign. Stojakovic retains the option to withdraw and return to school, but his draft process will gauge NBA interest and potential development pathways. His decision also provides a data point for how late‑season commitments can shift in the pre‑draft window.