Overview
- Stojaković announced on social media Wednesday that he had withdrawn from the 2026 NBA draft and will return to Illinois for his senior year.
- He tested the draft process at the NBA combine and held workouts with teams including the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies before deciding to keep his college eligibility.
- Last season he averaged about 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting roughly 50% from the floor and struggling from three with a roughly 24% mark.
- His return preserves a key scoring option for coach Brad Underwood after the Final Four run and comes as teammates Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell pursue the NBA.
- Stojaković aims to use another college season to expand his range and decision making, a move intended to raise his draft grade after projections placed him in the second round.