Overview
- ESPN reported Sunday that Andrej Stojakovic declared for the 2026 NBA Draft while preserving his NCAA eligibility.
- The decision follows his recent "I'm back" video that signaled a return to Illinois earlier in April.
- Stojakovic averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds on 50% shooting and earned All-Region honors during Illinois' Final Four run.
- He is not projected to be selected in current mock drafts, and early entrants can withdraw by May 27 after getting feedback from NBA teams.
- His call could elevate Illinois into preseason No. 1 consideration, as ESPN's Jeff Borzello noted with core players like David Mirkovic, Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic, and Jake Davis set to return.