Trending Now - Kentucky Secures Top Shooter Milan Momcilovic With $6M Deal
WHO:
On3 - David Burkemper, Momcilovic’s high school coach, stated that Momcilovic’s commitment to Kentucky is “a great fit.”
On3 - Milan Momcilovic, a 6-foot-8 forward from Pewaukee, Wisconsin, committed to Kentucky.
RealGM Basketball - Mark Pope, head coach of Kentucky, is in his third season.
WHAT:
On3 - Momcilovic was statistically the best three-point shooter in all of college basketball last season at 48.7 percent on 7.5 attempts per outing.
On3 - Momcilovic has one year of eligibility remaining but could potentially have two more years of college eligibility if the “5-in-5” rule ends up passing.
On3 - Milan Momcilovic is considered the No. 3 overall portal prospect this offseason.
RealGM Basketball - Momcilovic's commitment is described as the most significant roster addition of the offseason for Kentucky.
Pro Football Network - Matt Norlander stated that Momcilovic's addition could save Mark Pope's offseason and potentially his job at Kentucky.
Pro Football Network - Norlander mentioned that Momcilovic had a 136.9 offensive rating last season, ranking 10th-best in college basketball.
Pro Football Network - Gary Parrish indicated that he would likely place Kentucky in the 10-20 range in his preseason rankings following Momcilovic's commitment.
On3 - Milan Momcilovic announced his commitment to Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats over Louisville and Arizona.
RealGM Basketball - Momcilovic's NIL agreement with Kentucky is in the range of $6 million.
RealGM Basketball - Momcilovic averaged 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds at Iowa State, shooting 48.7 percent from three-point range.
RealGM Basketball - Momcilovic earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors during Iowa State's 29-win season.
RealGM Basketball - Momcilovic ranks second in CBS Sports' top 100 transfer rankings for the 2026 cycle.
RealGM Basketball - Momcilovic and center Malachi Moreno will command more than $10 million combined in NIL compensation next season.
WHERE:
RealGM Basketball - Kentucky, Louisville, Arizona, and St. John's are the schools mentioned in relation to Momcilovic's commitment.
RealGM Basketball - Iowa State is where Momcilovic played before transferring.
WHEN:
On3 - Milan Momcilovic is planning to arrive on campus at Kentucky early Saturday afternoon on June 6.
RealGM Basketball - Momcilovic withdrew from the NBA Draft last Wednesday.
RealGM Basketball - Malachi Moreno decided to return to Kentucky on May 24.
WHY:
RealGM Basketball - Momcilovic chose Kentucky due to a significant NIL deal and the opportunity to play for a top program.
RealGM Basketball - Arizona dropped out of the recruitment due to insufficient financial resources, and St. John's exited after landing another player.
HOW:
Pro Football Network - The addition of Momcilovic is expected to significantly improve Kentucky's prospects for the 2026-27 season, potentially allowing them to compete for a national championship.
RealGM Basketball - Momcilovic's commitment is described as a significant roster addition for Kentucky and a recruiting win for Mark Pope.
(UPDATED June 3, 2026 04:24 UTC)
Milan Momcilovic, who was the best three-point shooter in college basketball last season with an impressive 48.7 percent accuracy on 7.5 attempts per game, is set to arrive on campus at Kentucky early Saturday afternoon on June 6. With one year of eligibility remaining, he could potentially extend his college career by two more years if the “5-in-5” rule is passed. His high school coach, David Burkemper, believes that Momcilovic’s commitment to Kentucky is “a great fit.”
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(UPDATED June 2, 2026 20:08 UTC)
Milan Momcilovic has emerged as the No. 3 overall portal prospect this offseason, and his commitment is being hailed as the most significant roster addition for Kentucky. His impressive 136.9 offensive rating last season, which ranked 10th-best in college basketball, could not only enhance the team's prospects for the 2026-27 season but also save Mark Pope's job. Following this commitment, analysts like Gary Parrish are likely to place Kentucky in the 10-20 range in their preseason rankings.
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(UPDATED June 2, 2026 14:22 UTC)
Milan Momcilovic, a talented 6-foot-8 forward from Pewaukee, Wisconsin, has officially committed to Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats over Louisville and Arizona, with his NIL agreement estimated to be around $6 million. Last season at Iowa State, he averaged 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds while earning All-Big 12 Second Team honors, making him a highly sought-after player who ranks second in CBS Sports' top 100 transfer rankings for the 2026 cycle. Momcilovic's decision is seen as a major boost for Kentucky's roster under head coach Mark Pope, especially as he and center Malachi Moreno are expected to command over $10 million combined in NIL compensation next season.