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Kentucky's new sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic, a Serbian-American guard who led the nation in three-point percentage last season at Iowa State, brings deep ties to the Herro family, a quirky jellybean pre-shot ritual that allegedly helps him focus, and a NIL package rumored north of $6 million as he helps energize the Wildcats after his high-profile transfer.
Kentucky’s off-season momentum surges after Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic commits, vaulting the Wildcats into the national Top 25 in multiple projections and giving Mark Pope a much-needed boost as he retains key contributors. The projected starting lineup includes Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins, Milan Momcilovic, Ousmane N’Diaye, and Malachi Moreno, signaling a potential deep NCAA Tournament run in 2026-27.
Kentucky announced the arrival of Milan Momcilovic, a 6-foot-8 forward from Iowa State, who signed with UK after withdrawing from the NBA Draft and will arrive Saturday. He is a premier 3-point shooter, hitting 48.7% from deep on 7.5 attempts per game last season, and chose Kentucky over Louisville and Arizona. Momcilovic has one year of college eligibility left (potentially two more if the 5-in-5 rule passes), and his addition should boost UK as a top SEC contender for 2026-27; his high school coach called the move a great fit for Kentucky’s system and the NIL era.
Kentucky secured transfer Milan Momcilovic, a top shooter, and national voices expect the addition to lift UK into preseason Top 25 and raise its ceiling for 2026-27, while potentially easing pressure on coach Mark Pope. Norlander notes Momcilovic's 136.9 offensive rating last season and cites a roughly 6 million dollar salary; KSR reports UK is spending north of 20 million on rosters this offseason. The Field of 68's Goodman and Dauster praised the fit and projected a Sweet 16 ceiling, as Malachi Moreno's return eight days earlier helps Kentucky land a top five SEC finish and a competitive national outlook.
Kentucky shot into the preseason Top 25 after Milan Momcilovic committed, with ESPN and other outlets placing UK as high as No. 16–23. Analysts credit Momcilovic’s shooting and spacing for lifting guards Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, while Malachi Moreno’s return and Ousmane N’Diaye’s presence bolster the roster. Projected starting five: Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins, Milan Momcilovic, Ousmane N’Diaye, Malachi Moreno. EvanMiya’s analytics also peg Kentucky as a potential top-10 roster with top-16 offense and defense.
Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic — the No. 3 overall portal prospect this offseason — commits to Kentucky over Louisville and Arizona. The 6'8" sharpshooter hit 48.7% from three last season and is described as a huge recruiting win that should push Kentucky into the preseason top 25 and bolster its SEC standing.
Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic, a 6'8" wing and elite 3-point shooter who hit 48.7% from deep last season, commits to Kentucky over Louisville and Arizona. Ranked No. 3 among portal entries by On3, he averaged 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds with a 69.8% true shooting percentage, and could have two more years of eligibility if the 5-in-5 rule passes. He becomes Mark Pope's sixth transfer of the offseason for UK, which now has 14 roster spots filled.
Former Iowa State standout Milan Momcilovic committed to Kentucky, a top-three 2026 transfer who arrives with roughly a $6 million NIL deal and immediately boosts the Wildcats’ ceiling. The 6-foot-8 sharpshooter shot 48.7% from three last season, giving Mark Pope a marquee addition to salvage a rocky offseason and help Kentucky contend in the SEC and potentially crack the preseason Top 25, especially with Malachi Moreno returning and a revamped supporting cast. The decision also ends a two-horse chase with Louisville and caps a critical run of offseason moves for UK.
Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic committed to Kentucky over Arizona and Louisville, reportedly aided by lucrative NIL offers; Arizona, with two roster spots open for 2026-27, may pivot to overseas options to fill the power-forward void as the Wildcats retool their roster.
Kentucky baseball’s Bat Cats are one win from their fourth Super Regional after thrillers against Wake Forest and West Virginia, with Luke Lawrence and Hudson Brown delivering key hits; Milan Momcilovic’s college decision remains unresolved among Kentucky, Louisville and Arizona. In the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks reach the Finals after the Spurs beat the Thunder in Game 7, with Victor Wembanyama named Finals MVP and the series set to start Wednesday in San Antonio. On the recruiting front, Kentucky quarterback commit Jake Nawrot continues to impress at the Elite 11, and Will Stein looks poised to land a five-star QB before coaching a game.
St. John’s is adding Baylor guard Tounde Yessoufou, who withdrew from the 2026 NBA draft and will transfer to Rick Pitino’s program, while also pursuing Iowa State guard Milan Momcilovic to bolster the backcourt. Yessoufou, projected as a potential first-round pick by some, comes off a 17.8 PPG season but shot just 29.3% from three, while Momcilovic, a 48.7% 3-point shooter and All-Big 12 Second Team honoree, could unlock space for Yessoufou and teammates as the Red Storm look to build on last season’s Sweet 16 run.
Arizona will wait for Koa Peat, who remains in the 2026 NBA Draft and is projected as a late first‑round pick, while ex-Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic has withdrawn from the draft and could land with the Wildcats through the transfer portal; Arizona has added four portal players this offseason, sits with two open roster spots, and faces continued recruiting interest from other programs.
With the NBA draft withdrawal deadline approaching, programs like Kentucky brace for late decisions as players such as Milan Momcilovic and Tounde Yessoufou weigh returning to college versus pursuing pro opportunities, a dynamic that could reshape SEC rosters and the landscape ahead of the season.
Milan Momcilovic has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft to return to college basketball, with Kentucky viewed as a potential destination after he praised their style. The 6-8 wing averaged a career-best 16.9 points on efficient shooting and has emerged as a top portal target as he re-enters the college landscape.
Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State’s sharpshooter who entered the transfer portal, says Kentucky would be a good fit if he returns to college, as he weighs the NBA draft against potentially lucrative NIL opportunities. With Louisville and St. John’s also in the mix, UK’s roster fit and Mark Pope’s system are part of the consideration, and a May 27 withdrawal deadline looms. He has not yet spoken with UK staff, and a first‑round NBA guarantee could keep him in the draft, but returning to college could be financially sensible given NIL.