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Milan Momcilovic is now, officially, a former Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball player.
A few days after withdrawing from the 2026 NBA Draft, he announced that he would be playing his senior year with the Kentucky Wildcats. After three successful campaigns in Ames, he is taking his talents to Lexington to play for head coach Mark Pope.
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Kentucky beat out the Louisville Cardinals and Arizona Wildcats for Momcilovic, who was the best 3-point shooter in men’s basketball last season. Big Blue Nation is getting quite a talented player to round out their roster.
He made a good decision going to the Wildcats, and here are four reasons why.
Can Be No. 1 Option Offensively
Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) drives the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Momcilovic has already proven his elite shooting ability. To improve his stock for the 2027 NBA Draft, he needed an opportunity to expand his repertoire, and that could come with Kentucky as their No. 1 option offensively.
He was the leading scorer for Iowa State this past season thanks to his incredible efficiency from 3-point land. But, it could be argued he was the No. 3 option behind Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey. His 21.2% usage rate was No. 5 amongst rotation players on the team as well.
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With Kentucky, he can be deployed as their No. 1 option in a system that emphasizes 3-point shooting and pace. That sounds perfect for him.
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Fans cheer Thursday, March 5, 2026, during the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament second round game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Kentucky Wildcats won 76-61. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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