6-foot-7 wing has made his second appearance on the NCAA transfer portal in his collegiate career after averaging 17.9 points per game in his sophomore campaign with the California Golden Bears.
The son of former NBA All-Star Peja Stojakovic, a former Stanford prospect, made the transfer with a “Do Not Contact” tag, which is a common indication that a player may already have a destination in mind.
He attracted the attention of numerous top collegiate basketball teams during his 29 games at Cal, when he led the team in scoring and averaged 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.
Duke is one of those programs.
Duke is seen as one of the top candidates for the Cal transfer, despite the lack of official confirmation.
“Looks like either Duke or Kentucky,” responded one supporter. programs that genuinely spend money,” but another just said, “I’d love this get.”
In reiterating this sentiment, @JLuc610 wrote, “Pay that man whatever it takes #duke,” while @Sterls10k said, “Duke might be a good fit for him.”
Naturally, UNC supporters were also keen to voice their opinions. One fan said, “Smh what are UNC doing geez,” while some Fighting Illini supporters added, “Illinois. Confirmed.”
Getting a seasoned scorer like Stojakovic would be a quick fix for Duke’s productivity and experience requirements.
Cooper Flagg, a freshman, is anticipated to declare and be selected first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. Kon Knueppel, another exceptional rookie, has formally announced his intention to leave the program and pursue a career in professional sports. Both Sion James and Mason Gillis, veterans, have used up all of their eligibility.
Shelton Henderson, a five-star recruit, decommitted earlier this month, which was another blow to the program.
In addition to giving the Blue Devils a plug-and-play scoring option for a club in transition, Duke would bring them back together with a longtime target.
