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Milan Momcilovic Commits to Kentucky in High‑Profile Transfer Portal Move

The former Iowa State sharpshooter chose to return to college with a reported multimillion‑dollar NIL package that immediately raises Kentucky’s ceiling under coach Mark Pope.

Overview

  • Momcilovic announced his commitment to Kentucky on Monday through a social‑media post after a weeks‑long recruitment that included Louisville, Arizona and St. John’s.
  • He preserved college eligibility by withdrawing from the 2026 NBA Draft before the May 27 deadline and then entered the transfer portal to seek a new team.
  • Last season at Iowa State he averaged 16.9 points per game, led Division I with 136 made 3‑pointers and shot about 48.7 percent from long range.
  • Multiple outlets report his NIL deal with Kentucky is in the neighborhood of $6 million, a financial package that played a major role in the final recruiting race.
  • The addition, ranked among the top 1–3 portal players this cycle, gives Mark Pope a season‑altering shooter, lifts Kentucky’s preseason outlook and could affect Momcilovic’s future NBA draft stock next year.