After Lamar Wilkerson committed to Indiana, questions lingered about whether Kentucky would pursue another perimeter scorer to round out what’s shaping up to be a well-balanced, competitive roster. Now, it appears the Wildcats may have another opportunity this time with a familiar name.

According to On3’s Joe Tipton, Cal guard Andrej Stojakovic has re-entered the transfer portal with a “do not contact” designation, often indicating the player already has a short list or even a destination in mind. One of the programs reportedly interested? The Kentucky Wildcats.

A Second Look at a Familiar Target

This marks Stojakovic’s second time in the portal in as many offseasons. After beginning his college career at Stanford, the 6-foot-7 guard transferred to Cal following interest from several top-tier programs, including Kentucky and North Carolina. Ultimately, he stayed close to

home in California, but Kentucky’s pursuit reportedly left a strong impression.

With Stojakovic on the move once again, there’s speculation that Mark Pope and his staff could revisit that interest as they continue shaping the 2025 roster.

Production with Room for Growth

Stojakovic’s sophomore season at Cal offered a glimpse of his scoring capabilities. In 29 games, he averaged 17.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 42.7% from the field and 31.8% from three. He earned All-ACC Honorable Mention and received votes for the conference’s Most Improved Player.

His standout moments included a 30-point performance at Clemson and a career-high 37-point effort in a conference tournament loss to Stanford, where he shot 59% from the floor and connected on four of seven three-point attempts.

While his shooting from deep remains a work in progress, Stojakovic consistently created offense and showed improvement as a scorer inside the arc. His versatility, size, and pedigree, being the son of NBA sharpshooter Peja Stojakovic, add to the intrigue.

A Potential Fit in Lexington

Kentucky’s reported interest is logical. Stojakovic offers positional size and offensive upside, particularly as a slasher and mid-range threat. His experience as a high-usage player on a rebuilding team like Cal mirrors that of recent Kentucky addition Jaland Lowe, who arrives from Pitt under similar circumstances.

A more defined role and stronger supporting cast could allow Stojakovic to improve his efficiency and thrive in a system that doesn’t rely on him to carry the offensive load.

Looking Ahead

Stojakovic has not declared for the NBA Draft and, despite early projections placing him in the second round, is expected to return to college for another season. Kentucky, among other high-profile programs, could provide a platform for him to refine his game and elevate his stock.

If mutual interest leads to a commitment, Stojakovic could become a pivotal late addition to a Kentucky team looking to make noise in March.