Illinois Basketball Gets Encouraging Sign From Andrej Stojakovic in Exhibition Win

CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 17: Andrej Stojaković #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles the ball while being guarded by Tylen Riley #10 of the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half during an exhibition game at Fifth Third Arena on October 17, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Getty

CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 17: Stefan Vaaks #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini attempts a shot while being guarded by Tyler Tejada #8 of the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half during an exhibition game at Fifth Third Arena on October 17, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Getty

CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 17: Adlan Elamin #9 of the Cincinnati Bearcats attempts a shot while being guarded by Jake Davis #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during an exhibition game at Fifth Third Arena on October 17, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Getty

CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 17: Tylen Riley #10 of the Cincinnati Bearcats dribbles the ball while being guarded by Andrej Stojaković #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during an exhibition game at Fifth Third Arena on October 17, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Getty

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Andrej Stojakovic scored 24 points in a 105-96 win over Cincinnati. His ability to score was on display for an Illinois team with high expectations this year. Stojakovic has the capability to lead the Illini in scoring this season. They will need him to be an offensive weapon this year more than last season.

Andrej Stojakovic Scoring Gives Illinois a Boost

GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 17: Andrej Stojaković #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles the ball while being guarded by Tylen Riley #10 of the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half during an exhibition game at Fifth Third Arena on October 17, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Andrej Stojakovic’s 24 points came on efficient shooting. He was…

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