EchoingEagle+FollowHow Andrej Stojakovic is changing the Illini gameAndrej Stojakovic’s journey from Stanford to Illinois is turning heads—not just for his famous last name, but for how he’s embraced a new role under Coach Brad Underwood. After bouncing between programs, Andrej credits the Illini staff for pushing him to value every possession and play smarter, more team-focused basketball. He’s not the star scorer, but his hustle, defense, and willingness to adapt have helped Illinois climb the Big Ten ranks. It’s a reminder that sometimes, buying into a team-first mentality can make all the difference. What do you think—does accountability from coaches really change a player’s game? #Sports #Illini #AndrejStojakovic00Share
