Stanford Basketball: 2023-24 season preview for the Cardinal

Key Reserves

Guard – Andrej Stojakovic (Freshman)

The son of a former NBA star, Stojakovic arrives at Stanford as a 4-star recruit looking to pave his own path to the NBA. A shooting guard, Stojakovic rates as a very talented shooter from all over the court and someone who’s stock has certainly risen in recent months. There’s certainly a chance for him to carve out a major role if he settles into the college game, and his long-range touch off the bench could be essential for the Cardinal.

Guard – Kanaan Carlyle (Freshman)

Carlyle is a Top 50 recruit who actually signed with Overtime Elite but was still eligible and landed at Stanford this offseason. He’s a very athletic player who can play both backcourt positions and take care of the basketball. Carlyle looks capable move as a ball distributor and as someone who’ll put the ball into the basket all over the court, but how does he transition into a college player?

Forward – Max Murrell (Senior)

Entering his fourth season as a reserve for the Cardinal, Murrell averaged 4.4 points and 1.7 rebounds in limited chances last season, but it’s more about the metrics than the total figures. Murrell made 45% of his 3-point attempts, the top figure in the Pac-12, and certainly looks like an elite shooting option off the bench. Can he continue that success with additional chances this season?

Guard – Ryan Agarwal (Sophomore)

Agarwal didn’t see the court much last season, but might be due for a major leap as a sophomore. He’s an intriguing backcourt prospect who made 45% of his 3-pointers, making 16 of 35 from beyond the arc in limited chances last season. A 4-star prospect from the Class of 2022, the biggest question is whether Agarwal takes advantage of his early opportunities and carves out a bigger role for the Cardinal.

Forward – James Keefe (Senior)

Now in his fifth season with the Cardinal, Keefe will again provide depth in the frontcourt, though he was a starter two years ago as a junior. Last year he averaged 4.7 points and 4.2 rebounds, playing just over 16 minutes a game off the bench. Keefe is a veteran big and Haase certainly appreciates his experience at the back end.

Forward – Jaylen Thompson (Freshman)

A 4-star prospect from last season’s recruiting class, Thompson redshirted this past season but is ready to go this year. He was a highly rated small forward who has both good size and a solid shooting touch. We’ll have to see how he develops as an underclassman, especially after a year off, but Thompson projects as someone who can really help this team off the bench, especially if he keeps getting stronger and building his frame.

Forward – Aidan Cammann (Freshman)

Cammann arrives at Stanford as the lowest rated of the young recruits but as someone with tons of potential down the line. He stands 6’10 and has been a solid offensive weapon, but it may be a year or two before we seeing him making an impact with the Cardinal.