Illinois will have one of its key offensive pieces back next season, with Andrej Stojakovic returning to a roster that remains largely intact after a deep NCAA tournament run.
Stojakovic, the team’s No. 2 scorer, is set to rejoin an Illinois group that will bring back five of its top seven scorers from last season’s squad. That continuity comes after the Illini reached the Final Four, establishing themselves among the nation’s top programs during the postseason.
Continuity for a Final Four roster
With Stojakovic returning and much of the scoring production also coming back, Illinois retains the foundation of the team that advanced to college basketball’s final weekend. The Illini’s ability to keep most of their top contributors in place provides stability as they move forward from a season defined by a Final Four appearance.