Key Illinois basketball transfer is cleared for takeoff

Mar 7, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call with his assistants during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | Ron Johnson-Imagn ImagesThe Illinois basketball program is just over two weeks removed from receiving some bad news.

While Brad Underwood was at an event for the Illini a couple of weeks ago, he mentioned that the program might be without newcomer Andrej Stojakovic. This news sent shockwaves through the Illinois fanbase, and there was a ton of speculation running rampant.

On Friday, those worries were put to bed. According to Jon Rothstein of CBS…