Andrej Stojakovic

PROFILE

Season review- January 2024
By Artau Pascual

Andrej Stojakovic has adjusted to the PAC-12 physicality level and been able to translate his shot creation ability from the very first moment. While he still needs to keep bulking up and he has some ways to go in terms of athleticism and use of his strength, he has established himself as a solid offensive contributor thanks to his poise and footwork to hunt mid-range spots, as well as his willingness to be a positive off-ball player with cuts and spot-up shots.

On the defensive end, Stojakovic puts effort and pride but still needs to find his place. He's not a ball-handler defender and struggles to stay in front of skilled, strong or speedy guards, but he works to avoid getting stacked in screens. As a helpside defender, he's smart and instinctive, but sometimes can be a step slow to follow the scheme still. However, he's not a glaring liability. Reliable and committed defensive rebounder.

General overview-  April 2023

Well-framed swingman. Can play on the ball as a shot creator for himself or slide to a finisher role if he plays alongside other ball-handlers. Creates easy looks for himself: his shot off one or two dribbles is very reliable in both mid-range or three-point area, and he looks solid driving and getting to the rim. He still has room for improvement when it comes to contact absorption, but his touch and coordination suggest he'll be able to find the angles he wants at the next level. On the defensive end, he needs to lower his center of gravity and increase his feet and hand activity to take care of ball-handlers, but he has the tools to be a decent team defender.