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Illinois Basketball’s Faster, Smarter Rise | College Basketball News
Illinois basketball’s senior Andrej Stojakovic, sidelined by knee surgery, is watching his team transform — and he’s stunned. The 2024 squad is playing smarter, faster, and more instinctively than last year, with Coach Brad Underwood praising their rapid grasp of new schemes. Seven returning players provide a solid foundation, while newcomers are exceeding expectations with relentless hunger. The team’s focus is on a high-octane, turnover-driven offense — aiming to be the nation’s fastest — with improved ball movement, aggressive rebounding, and a defense built to force mistakes. Stojakovic…
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