Kentucky Isn't a Frontrunner For Milan Momcilovic and Rob Dauster's Silence Tells You Everything

Alright, college hoops fans, buckle up! It's May, which usually means the draft buzz is all-consuming, but right now, all eyes are on one massive transfer target: Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic. And let me tell you, what was revealed about this 5-star talent is going to make some fanbases absolutely lose their minds, especially in Kentucky. Seriously, you gotta hear this!

Momcilovic's NBA Dream and the Clock Ticking

So, here's the deal with Momcilovic, the elite power forward or center, depending on who you ask. He was clear at the 2026 NBA Combine: the NBA Draft is his top priority. Makes sense, right? But he also said he'd consider coming back to college if he isn't guaranteed a good spot in the draft. That decision deadline? May 27. It's coming up fast, and if he does opt for another year of college ball, things just got wild.

Goodman's Bombshell Call

You know Jeff Goodman, always plugged in. Well, he recently went on his live show and dropped a truth bomb that nobody expected. Everyone, and I mean everyone, thought if Momcilovic came back to college, Kentucky would be the runaway favorite. Goodman shut that down HARD. He made it crystal clear yesterday: the frontrunners for this 5-star aren't the Wildcats. Nope. According to Goodman, it's Louisville and St. John's! He even said, "I think it’s a no-brainer he goes back to school," and then doubled down, "Some of the schools that are obviously looking at him right now, St. John’s and Louisville, are probably the two schools as of today that would be the frontrunner for him." Mind blown, right?

The Silence Speaks Volumes

Goodman's partner on the show, Rob Dauster, tried to push back a little, pointing out that Kentucky needs Momcilovic the most. And what did Goodman have to say about the Wildcats still being in the mix, maybe "not far behind"? Nothing. Absolutely nothing! He remained quiet, offering no additions. Think about that for a second. When Goodman goes silent, it's not because he forgot. It makes it seem like there's a serious gap between Louisville and St. John's and any other school, especially Kentucky, in his eyes. Earlier reports already had Louisville as a "serious threat" to land Momcilovic, but Goodman just cranked that up to 11 by completely omitting Kentucky from the top tier.

Pat Kelsey is clearly making some serious noise at Louisville, rebuilding that team and aiming for the top. If they somehow pull this off and land Momcilovic, they'd bag the No. 1 and No. 2 overall transfers in the portal. It won't be easy, but the momentum is real. Now we just gotta wait until May 27 to see if Momcilovic makes the jump or stays for another year. Either way, this is going to be HUGE for college hoops!

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