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Top 25 And 1: After Late Commitment From Milan Momcilovic, Kentucky Joins Rankings
Momcilovic’s arrival gives Kentucky a needed perimeter threat and reportedly comes with a $6 million NIL deal, lifting the Wildcats into the preseason Top 25.
- On Monday, forward Milan Momcilovic committed to Kentucky, becoming a major transfer portal addition for head coach Mark Pope.
- Pope sought an elite shooter to improve Kentucky's accuracy from distance; the deal reportedly includes a $6 million NIL payout to secure the commitment.
- A 6-foot-9 forward, Momcilovic shot 38 percent from three last season at Iowa State, recording over 1,300 points and 608 attempts from distance over three years in Ames.
- Kentucky entered the CBS Sports preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings following the commitment, with analysts now viewing the Wildcats as a top 15 national contender.
- While some question whether the $6 million price tag justifies a fringe first-round NBA Draft pick, the signing provides peace of mind for Kentucky's fanbase during the offseason.
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Milan Momcilovic Lands at Kentucky in Major Transfer Portal Pickup
The Kentucky Wildcats are not done shopping in the transfer portal. They just landed one of the best remaining options. Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic committed to Kentucky this week, becoming one of the most significant portal additions of the offseason for head coach Mark Pope. Momcilovic is a 6-foot-9 forward with shooting range and …
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