Illinois' Transfer Choice: Stojakovic vs. Sarr

0:00On March 1st, last spring in 2025, Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood faced a key roster decision after losing players to the NBA. And transfers. The team passed on highly rated international prospect, Dame Tsar, who's seen headed to Champagne and instead grabbed transfer on Dray Stojaković from, California. Stoja Ković brought proven college experience as a score with two years at the high major level. Now he's the Alini's third leading score, and a solid perimeter defender at six feet seven inches tall. Meanwhile at Duke, Tsar has struggled offensively, shooting just 31.5% from three or most of his shots. But his defense stands out, ranking top five in the ACC for key metrics with great length, speed, and instincts at six feet eight inches. Looking back, Tsar might have fit Illinois better. Their offense runs fine with ball handlers already, but the defense has leaked against top guards. Supporters elite perimeter skills and better three point potential could have plugged those

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