Iowa State basketball star Milan Momcilovic announced Sunday his intention to pursue the NBA draft while simultaneously placing his name in the transfer portal.
The talented shooter broke school records this season, connecting on 136 three-point shots at an impressive 48.8% clip to lead all college players nationwide. Momcilovic contributed 16.9 points per game across 37 contests for the Cyclones, who secured a No. 2 tournament seed and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the second occasion during his time with the program.
In a social media statement, Momcilovic reflected on his collegiate experience. “The last three years have been the best of my life, and (Iowa State fans) have been a major part of that,” he wrote. “It has always been a dream of mine to play in the NBA.”
“At this time, I’m turning my full focus to the NBA Draft, while also entering my name in the Transfer Portal, with the goal of being in the 2026 NBA Draft,” Momcilovic continued.
The 6-foot-8 forward has accumulated 260 career three-pointers across three collegiate seasons, tying him for second place in Iowa State history alongside Naz Mitrou-Long (2012-17). Jake Sullivan (2000-04) holds the program record with 270 made three-pointers.
Throughout his Cyclones career, Momcilovic posted 13.2 points per game over 102 appearances, starting 101 of those contests.
Head coach T.J. Otzelberger addressed his player’s decision in an official statement. “Milan and I have had meaningful discussions about his future over the last couple of weeks,” Otzelberger explained. “He needs to focus on what is best for him and his family.”
“We can’t thank him enough for what he has done for our program. We look forward to following him as he pursues his dream of playing in the NBA,” the coach added.
Iowa State concluded the season with a 29-8 record before falling to Tennessee in Sweet 16 action.
