The college basketball transfer portal is heating up as Andrej Stojakovic, son of NBA legend Peja Stojakovic, explores his options after departing Cal. Following a recent visit to Champaign, Illinois has emerged as a frontrunner, but several basketball powerhouses, including Gonzaga, North Carolina, Florida, USC, Washington, and Cincinnati, remain in pursuit of the talented forward.
With his combination of scoring ability and basketball pedigree, Stojakovic has become one of the most coveted transfers in college basketball. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 17.9 points and 4.7 rebounds during his sophomore season at Cal, demonstrating the three-level scoring ability that has coaches nationwide eager to add him to their rosters for the upcoming season.
Illinois Leads Race After European Connection Impresses Stojakovic
Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini appear to have made a significant impression on Stojakovic during his April 23 visit. According to recruiting insiders, Illinois has positioned itself as the “clear leader” thanks to a roster featuring several European players, including Mihailo Petrovic and the Ivisić brothers, creating a comfortable cultural fit for the Greek-Serbian wing.
Sources: Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic — who recently visited Illinois — is also receiving interest from the following programs.
North Carolina
Florida
Gonzaga
USC
Washington
Cincinnati— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 24, 2025
The Illini’s pitch centers around an immediate starting role that would showcase Stojakovic’s scoring prowess in their system. With Illinois offering both playing time and a team structure that could maximize his offensive talents, recruiting experts have logged predictions favoring Illinois as his eventual landing spot.
While Mark Few’s Bulldogs haven’t hosted Stojakovic in Spokane yet, they remain firmly in the picture for his services. Gonzaga’s renowned player development track record and need for a scoring wing make them a natural fit, though they currently trail Illinois in the recruitment race according to sources close to the situation.
The Bulldogs’ traditionally deep rotations might present a more challenging path to consistent playing time compared to other suitors. However, Gonzaga’s history of NCAA Tournament success and NBA pipeline could prove compelling factors as Stojakovic weighs his options, with a potential visit still possible in the coming days.
USC has quietly positioned itself as a potential dark horse in Stojakovic’s recruitment. The Trojans offer geographical proximity to his Sacramento roots, combined with new coach Eric Musselman’s aggressive approach and a roster situation that could allow Stojakovic to step into a leadership role immediately.
North Carolina and Florida also remain actively involved, with the Tar Heels having previously recruited Stojakovic before he chose Stanford to begin his collegiate career. Jon Rothstein’s report confirms additional interest from Washington and Cincinnati, rounding out an impressive list of programs vying for the talented transfer’s commitment.
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As the transfer portal process unfolds, Stojakovic appears to be prioritizing playing time, development opportunities, and finding the right team for his skillset. With no other visits currently scheduled beyond Illinois, a decision could come soon, potentially bringing one of college basketball’s most intriguing transfer sagas to a conclusion before May.
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