BABCOCK HOOPS · SCOUTING REPORT
Andrej Stojakovic
HT / WT
6'7", 205 lbs.
TEAM
Illinois
POSITION
Guard/Forward
CLASS
Senior
BIRTHDATE
August 17, 2004
PLAYING HISTORY
California · College, Stanford · College, Jesuit (CA) · HS
HOMETOWN
Thessaloniki, Greece
NATIONALITY
Greece / Serbia
PLAYER OVERVIEW
Andrej Stojakovic is a skilled, score-first wing with good positional size and a polished offensive game. At 6'7", 205 pounds, he's strong enough to play through contact and pairs that with the craft, patience, and feel to score in a variety of ways. He gets to his spots, finishes with either hand, and plays with a tight, shifty handle that lets him create his own looks.
Stojakovic is at his best as a two-level scorer with developing range. He's a crafty, patient finisher and a capable mid-range shooter who draws contact and gets to the line at a high rate, and he’s become more selective and efficient in a smaller role. He can make simple pick-and-roll reads and takes care of the ball, though he plays with a clear scorer's mindset. His swing skill is his outside shot: he's shown he can hit from deep but isn't a consistent shooter yet. His free-throw shooting suggests the touch is there, and if his jumper comes around, it rounds out an already-advanced scoring package. Defensively, he competes and uses his strength to wall up against similar-sized players, but he isn't a lockdown option, lacking the lateral quickness and screen navigation to consistently stay in front of quicker guards.
Stojakovic is a skilled, crafty scorer with size on the wing. He's more scorer than shooter, but if his consistency improves from outside, he has a chance to become really well-rounded.
— Matt Babcock, NBA Draft Analyst
EVALUATION
STRENGTHS
Scoring Craft: A crafty, patient scorer who gets to his spots and scores how he wants, using skill and feel over athleticism.
Finishing: Finishes with both hands and plays through contact, with the strength and touch to convert around the rim and in the mid-range.
Efficiency Growth: Has become a more selective, efficient scorer, making better shot decisions in a reduced role.
Positional Size: Good size for a wing at 6'7", giving him advantages as a scorer and matchup versatility.
Handle & Shiftiness: A tight handle with enough wiggle to create separation and get to his spots off the dribble.
Foul Drawing: Does an excellent job initiating contact and getting to the free-throw line, where he's a reliable shooter.
Ball Security: Takes care of the ball and rarely forces turnovers despite a high-usage scoring role.
CONCERNS
Three-Point Shooting: More scorer than shooter; he can hit from deep but hasn't been efficient or reliable from three.
Athleticism: Lacks elite vertical pop or burst, which limits his ceiling as a finisher and separator.
Lateral Quickness: Lacks the lateral speed to consistently stay in front of quicker guards; can get beaten off the dribble.
Screen Navigation: Gets caught on screens and can lose his man off the ball.
Limited Playmaking: Can make simple reads but leans heavily score-first, which limits his value as a connector.
BOTTOM LINE
Andrej Stojakovic is an offensive standout with good size, strength, and the skill and IQ to score in a variety of ways. He's a crafty, patient finisher and mid-range scorer who gets to his spots, finishes with both hands through contact, and draws fouls at a high rate. He's shown real growth, becoming a more efficient, selective scorer in a smaller role. He's more of a scorer than a shooter, but not a non-shooter, and his reliable free-throw shooting suggests he has the touch needed to improve his outside shot. If he’s able to be more productive as a shooter, he has the tools to develop a more well-rounded offensive game. Defensively, he isn't a liability, competing and using his strength to hold up against similar-sized players, though he lacks the elite quickness to stay with faster guards and can struggle navigating screens. His path forward depends on his outside shooting and his ability to round out a game already built on advanced scoring craft.
