Illinois will lean on Stojakovic, other veterans at Texas Tech
Nov. 10—LUBBOCK, Texas — Andrej Stojakovic played some high-profile games early in his freshman season at Stanford. Neutral-site showdowns with Arkansas and Michigan. A trip to San Diego State to close out nonconference play. But it wasn't until the Cardinal made the trip to Tucson, Ariz., to play Arizona at the McKale Center that Stojakovic said he was "wowed" by an opposing venue. ...
LUBBOCK, Texas — Andrej Stojakovic, who has played in several high-profile games early in his freshman season at Stanford, is expected to be a key player in Illinois' upcoming matchup against No. 16 Texas Tech at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Stojakovic, a 6-foot-7 guard, has already scored 25 points in 22 minutes against Penn and is shooting 68% at the rim and 50% from three-point range.
He has also recorded four assists and a dozen rebounds in the past two games for Illinois. Coach Brad Underwood has emphasized the importance of Stojakovic's leadership and experience in helping the younger players navigate the challenges of playing in front of a hostile crowd. The game is expected to be a difficult one, with both teams likely to put up a strong fight.
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