Andrej Stojakovic's Status Uncertain for Illinois-USC Matchup

The Fighting Illini forward has missed the last two games due to a high-ankle sprain.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 8:55am

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Illinois forward Andrej Stojakovic's status for Wednesday's game against USC is uncertain, as he was not listed on the team's availability report. Stojakovic has missed the last two games after suffering a high-ankle sprain on February 7th against Michigan State. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said Stojakovic did some practice work on Tuesday and will be a game-time decision.

Why it matters

Stojakovic is a key player for the 10th-ranked Fighting Illini, averaging 13.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this season. His potential absence could impact Illinois' chances against the Trojans, who are also fighting for position in the Big Ten standings.

The details

Stojakovic suffered the high-ankle sprain on February 7th against Michigan State. He has missed Illinois' last two games as a result. The only other Illinois players listed on the availability report are Ty Rodgers, who has been out all season with a knee injury, and Jason Jakstys, who has been sidelined since January due to a blood clot.

  • Stojakovic suffered the high-ankle sprain on February 7th.
  • Stojakovic has missed Illinois' last two games.
  • Wednesday's Illinois-USC game is scheduled for 9 p.m. CT/7 p.m. PT.

The players

Andrej Stojakovic

A forward for the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team who is averaging 13.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this season.

Brad Underwood

The head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team.

Ty Rodgers

An Illinois basketball player who has been out all season with a left knee injury.

Jason Jakstys

An Illinois basketball player who has been sidelined since January due to a blood clot in his shoulder.

Chad Baker-Mazara

A USC Trojans basketball player who will miss his third consecutive game on Wednesday.

Amarian Dickerson

A USC Trojans basketball player who is also listed as out for Wednesday's game against Illinois.

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What they’re saying

“He did some stuff in practice yesterday, so he's making some progress. We'll leave that as a game-time decision. Again, everything ... with a lot of injuries is about the recovery and how they respond to that. So, he's with us and excited about that. And we'll see what that holds for tomorrow night.”

— Brad Underwood, Illinois Head Coach

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

Stojakovic's potential absence could be a significant blow to Illinois, as he is a key contributor for the 10th-ranked Fighting Illini. His status will be closely watched leading up to the crucial Big Ten matchup against USC.