Pressure, however, is nothing new for Illini junior …

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Illinois men’s basketball is juggling lots of tasks and responsibilities ahead of tip-off on Saturday in the Final Four. Playing on basketball’s biggest stage comes with some pressure. Pressure, however, is nothing new for Illini junior guard Andrej Stojakovic. His last name alone has brought high expectations. Andrej’s father, Peja Stojakovic, is known as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Peja, playing more than a decade of pro ball, made 1,760 career three-pointers. “I’ve dealt with that expectation and pressure my whole life,” Andrej told WCIA on Friday. “I haven’t really bought into anything that’s been said recently in the tournament.”

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