Milan Momcilovic Just Made NBA History, and the Combine Got Its First Look

Milan Momcilovic did something nobody in college basketball has ever done before, and now the NBA is watching. The Iowa State forward led the entire country in 3-point shooting percentage this season at 48.7%, and he also made the most 3-pointers with 136 attempts. That combination, that exact thing, had never happened in men's basketball history until this kid showed up.

Now he is chasing the NBA Draft, and after his first day at the combine, scouts are taking serious notes. Momcilovic put on a clinic in the shooting drills, proving his college dominance was not a fluke. This is a kid who can actually shoot at the next level, and the measurements back it up.

The Build is Legit, the Measurements Checked Out

When elite scorers show up to the combine, sometimes their college measurements don't hold up. Not Momcilovic. He came in at 6-foot-8 barefoot, 218.2 pounds, with a 6-foot-9 ¼ inch wingspan and 8-foot-6 ½ inch standing reach. Those numbers were basically identical to what he was listed at with Iowa State. His height was dead on, and he was only about seven pounds lighter than his playing weight with the Cyclones. No surprises, no excuses.

That frame is exactly what you want in a modern stretch-4. He has got the size to hold his own in the post, the wingspan to disrupt defensively, and the movement to get open on the perimeter. The physical tools are there.

First Day at the Combine? Momcilovic Put on a Show

The real story is what he did in the shooting drills. Momcilovic ranked in the top six of every single drill he ran. Every one. In the spot-up shooting drill, he made 17-of-25 attempts, which was the fifth-best mark of the day. That is the kind of baseline shooting you need to play stretch-4 in the NBA.

Off the dribble, he was just as sharp. Momcilovic made 22-of-30 attempts, finishing fifth again. The side-mid-side drill was his lowest, but even there he shot 16-of-28 and finished sixth. And at the free throw line, where pressure exists, he was perfect. 10-of-10. First place.

The kid looked comfortable. No jitters, no rust, just a shooter doing what he does best in front of the people who matter most.

What Comes Next

Momcilovic has until May 27th to pull his name out of the 2026 NBA Draft if he wants to stay eligible for college basketball. He also put his name into the transfer portal, which tells you everything you need to know about his intentions. His time at Iowa State is basically done, one way or the other.

But after that first day at the combine, turning pro looks like the right move. He backed up his historic college season with real proof that he can play this game at the next level. The NBA is not going to forget what they saw.

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