The son of a European basketball legend ‘plants’ the NBA to continue in the NCAA

Basketball fans who already have some gray hair (or, hopefully, not yet) surely remember the name of Peja Stojakovic, Serbian forward who played in the NBA between 1998 and 2011, standing out, above all, in the ranks of the Sacramento Kingsin which he played eight seasons (with averages of 18.3 points and 5 rebounds) and was an All Star three times.

Furthermore, with his national team he was European champion (2001) and world champion (2002), being the tournament’s top scorer on both occasions. In short, a legend of European basketball.

Well, the surname Sotjakovic is back in the news in the world of basketball. But not because of Peja, but because his son Andrej.

After standing out last season in the ranks of the University of Illinois of the NCAA, at the end of the course he announced his intention to appear in the next draft and look to play in the NBA in 2026/27.

Well, in an unexpected twist of the script, Stojakovic announced through social networks that he has rethought it and will return to Illinois next season, where he established himself as one of the team’s leaders during an impressive season in the March Madness tournament, giving ‘pumpkin’ the option of playing next season in the NBA.

The talented forward explained that the “unfinished business” and “faith in the program” They played an important role in his decision.

But before his return to the NCAA, Andrej must make an important decision: which national team he will represent. The options: Serbiaby his father, or Greececountry in which he was born. The latest rumors place him closer to the latter, but the final decision should come in the coming months.