48.7% From Three: Milan Momcilovic Gives Kentucky A Massive Weapon, And The League Is Watching
Holy smokes, college hoops just got wilder! If you haven't heard, former Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic is officially heading to Kentucky, and Coach Mark Pope just landed one of the absolute best players available in the transfer portal. This is huge, not just for the Wildcats, but for the entire basketball landscape. Momcilovic dropped the news on Instagram Monday, less than a week after making the ultimate pivot: pulling his name out of the NBA draft to commit to Kentucky.
This Dude SHOOTS From Deep, Like, Insanely Deep
Let's talk numbers, because Momcilovic isn't just a good shooter, he's a cheat code. This 6-foot-8 forward wasn't messing around last season, leading the entire nation in 3-point shooting. He drained a ridiculous 48.7% of his attempts on 7.5 tries per game. Think about that for a second. Almost half of nearly eight threes a game, splash! He also finished fifth nationally in total 3-pointers made. This isn't a fluke, folks.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiWe're talking about a guy who hit at least five 3-pointers in a single game TEN times during the 2025-26 season. Remember that heartbreaker, the last-second loss to Arizona in the Big 12 tournament? Yeah, Momcilovic poured in eight threes in that one alone. He has been lights out from beyond the arc for years, shooting 43% from three across his three seasons with the Cyclones. His addition is going to open up so much for Kentucky's offense, it's almost unfair.
From NBA Dreams To Kentucky's New Star
The journey to Lexington wasn't a straight line for Momcilovic, and that's part of what makes this commitment so wild. Back in April, he announced his plans to hit the transfer portal and test the NBA waters. He was genuinely considering making the jump! But then, last Wednesday, right before the deadline, he pulled his name out of the draft. And just days later, boom, he's a Wildcat.
He's not just a shooter, though. Last season, Momcilovic averaged a solid 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, leading Iowa State all the way to the Sweet 16, their third time doing that in the past five years. This dude is a winner, and he brings a proven track record to Coach Pope's roster. Get ready, Kentucky fans, this could be a fun ride!
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