Mark Madsen won’t be the only former Stanford player joining the Cal men’s basketball program next season.
Andrej Stojaković, the son of former NBA All-Star Peja Stojaković and a former top-25 recruit, told ESPN he will transfer to Cal after spending his freshman year across the Bay with the Cardinal.
Stojaković averaged 7.8 points and 3.4 rebounds in 32 games as a freshman under Jarod Haase, who was fired after his eighth season in charge, none of which ended with a berth in the NCAA tournament. Stanford hired former Washington State coach Kyle Smith, but Stojaković was one of several key players to leave the program.
The 6-foot-7 Sacramento native also considered Kentucky and North Carolina, according to recruiting site On3.com, but ultimately decided to stay in the Bay Area.
He shared the news on social media simply post an edited image of himself in a Cal jersey.
“The stories and experiences that he was able to share with my father when we first met kind of bonded us over each other’s goals,” Stojaković told ESPN of Madsen, who visited him the first week after entering the portal. “What he wants to accomplish for his team, but his vision for myself. He really believes in me, the staff really believes in me. That’s all someone like me could ask for.
Stojaković also cited the success of Jaylon Tyson, another former rookie who became the Bears’ leading scorer last season after transferring from Texas Tech. Tyson declared for the NBA draft earlier this month after averaging 19.6 points per game last season.
Madsen began a rebuild with a 13-19 season last year after replacing Mark Fox, who was 3-29 in his final season.
– Andrej Stojaković (@AndrejSto2) April 27, 2024
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