A top college basketball talent has chosen his next destination after stepping back from professional basketball consideration. Milan Momcilovic, who previously played for Iowa State, announced his commitment to the University of Kentucky through social media on Monday.
The decision came less than one week after Momcilovic withdrew his name from consideration for the NBA draft. His commitment provides coach Mark Pope with one of the most sought-after players available in the transfer portal.
Standing 6-foot-8, Momcilovic dominated from beyond the arc during his time with the Cyclones. He topped all college players in three-point accuracy last season, connecting on 48.7% of his attempts while taking 7.5 shots per game from long range. His three-point production ranked fifth nationally among all players.
The forward demonstrated remarkable consistency from deep, sinking five or more three-pointers in 10 different games during the 2025-26 season. His most impressive performance came against Arizona in the Big 12 tournament, where he made eight three-pointers despite his team’s narrow defeat.
During his final season at Iowa State, Momcilovic contributed 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest. His performance helped guide the Cyclones to their third Sweet 16 appearance in five seasons. Throughout his three years with Iowa State, he maintained a 43% success rate from three-point range.
In April, Momcilovic had announced his intention to explore both the transfer portal and professional basketball opportunities. He ultimately decided against the NBA route, withdrawing his name just before last Wednesday’s deadline.
