Kentucky Wildcats land Milan Momcilovic from transfer portal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Milan Momcilovic, a forward from Iowa State, has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats on June 1, 2026. This commitment follows a tense recruitment process as Kentucky coach Mark Pope sought to reinforce his roster after a disappointing season. Momcilovic averaged 16.9 points and shot 48.7% from three last season, bolstering Kentucky’s chances for the upcoming campaign. His addition, alongside Malachi Moreno, enhances the Wildcats' frontcourt strength and shooting capability, generating renewed optimism among fans.
- •Milan Momcilovic averaged 16.9 points per game last season.
- •Pope targeted Momcilovic since his entry in the portal.
- •Kentucky faced competition from Louisville and Arizona for Momcilovic's commitment.
- •The Wildcats' frontcourt now features elite shooting talent.
- •Kentucky fans experienced heightened anticipation during the recruitment process.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Pope finally gets his man, and Kentucky becomes a contender
"The Kentucky Wildcats got some huge news on Monday night, as Mark Pope finally landed a major transfer portal target.
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