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Sharpshooter Milan Mimcilovic Commits to Kentucky After Pulling Out of NBA Draft

The 6-8 forward led the nation with 136 3-pointers and 49% shooting from deep last season.

  • On Monday, former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic announced his commitment to Kentucky, joining coach Mark Pope's squad for the 2026-27 season as the sixth transfer.
  • The 6-foot-8 forward led the nation with 136 three-pointers last season while shooting 49% from beyond the arc, averaging 16.9 points per game for the Cyclones.
  • Kentucky fans recognize Momcilovic, who helped eliminate the Wildcats from the NCAA Tournament in March, though he recently withdrew from the NBA draft last Wednesday.
  • Other transfers joining the Wildcats include Franck Kepnang, Jerone Morton, Justin McBride, Zoom Diallo, and Alex Wilkins, alongside returners Malachi Moreno, Braydon Hawthorne, Kam Williams, Trent Noah, and Reece Potter.
  • Coach Mark Pope has actively utilized the transfer portal to overhaul Kentucky's roster, adding Momcilovic as a proven offensive weapon for the program's 2026-27 campaign.
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Kentucky landed college basketball's best 3-point shooter in Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic.

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Former Iowa State basketball player Milan Momčilović decided to continue his career at the University of Kentucky.

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Former Iowa State F Milan Momcilovic transfers to Kentucky

Milan Momcilovic, who led the nation in 3-point shooting while playing for Iowa State last season, transferred to Kentucky on Monday.

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Des Moines Register broke the news in Des Moines, United States on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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