Star guard Andrej Stojakovic, after transferring from Stanford to Cal, is moving again to Illinois, underlining athletes' pursuit of top-tier opportunities. Stojakovic's strong performance at Cal, averaging 17.9 points per game, was overshadowed by the team's struggles in their first ACC season. He considered returning to Stanford and North Carolina before choosing Illinois, drawn by its history of developing big guards under coach Brad Underwood. Cal has also seen other athletes transferring, further highlighting the shifting landscape of college sports and athlete mobility in the NIL era.
Andrej Stojakovic's transfer from Cal to Illinois highlights athletes seeking greater opportunities, as he values development and team dynamics over geographical loyalties.
Stojakovic averaged 17.9 points per game at Cal, but moved to Illinois for its track record in developing skilled players like him, emphasizing his growth aspirations.
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