Led by Stojakovic, Illinois men's basketball team advances to second Sweet 16 in last three years

Led by Stojakovic, Illinois men's basketball team advances to second Sweet 16 in last three years

Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former NBA standout Peja Stojakovic, scored 21 points and No. 3 seed Illinois beat 11th-seeded VCU, 76-55, on Saturday night to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons under Underwood.

Andrej Stojakovic Leads Illinois to Sweet 16: 'We Came Here For a Reason'

Illini wing Stojakovic spent two years on the West Coast but hadn't played in an NCAA Tournament game. Now he's playing in the Sweet 16.

Illinois routs VCU to reach Sweet 16, where host Houston awaits

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Andrej Stojakovic transferred to Illinois after a standout sophomore season at California because he believed in coach Brad Underwood’s program and the Fighting Illini’s team chemistry.That decision has paid off for him.Stojakovic scored 21 points, and No. 3 Illinois beat 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons under Underwood.“I think that we’re even closer off the cou…

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NCAA Tournament: Illinois puts on a show in 76-55 win over VCU to advance to Sweet 16

Andrej Stojaković scored 21 points, helping No. 3 seed Illinois beat No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini advance to play Houston in the Sweet 16.