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Stojakovic’s Rise as Illinois’ New Scoring Engine | Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball News
Andrej Stojakovic’s first year with Illinois was a rollercoaster—flashing brilliance early, hitting a slump, then bouncing back in the NCAA tournament with clutch performances against VCU and Houston. With star scorer Keaton Wagler gone, Stojakovic is poised to take on a bigger role this season, even as new transfer Stefan Vaaks and returning David Mirkovic share the load. Stojakovic’s ability to attack the rim, draw fouls, and pressure defenses makes him exactly what Illinois needs when shots aren’t falling. Expect more transition play, increased usage, and a potential breakout season that…
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