Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky basketball from transfer portal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball secured a significant addition with the commitment of former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic on June 1. Momcilovic, the top player in USA TODAY Sports' transfer portal rankings, had recently withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft to join the Wildcats. He averaged 16.9 points per game with a shooting percentage of 48.7% from three-point range last season. This marks Kentucky's sixth addition from the portal this offseason, following a challenging recruiting period. The Wildcats outbid Louisville and Arizona, offering both a prominent role in the offense and lucrative NIL opportunities.
- •Milan Momcilovic committed to Kentucky on June 1, 2026.
- •He averaged 16.9 points and shot 48.7% from three last season.
- •Kentucky has now added six players from the transfer portal this offseason.
- •The Wildcats faced stiff competition from Louisville and Arizona for his commitment.
- •Momcilovic withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft before deciding on Kentucky.
- 2:35 AMCBS Sports — Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky: Mark Pope salvages his offseason by landing last big transfer available
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — No. 1 transfer Milan Momcilovic picks Kentucky, gives Mark Pope big portal win
"After some high-profile swings and misses in the transfer portal, Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball landed a big one Monday in Milan Momcilovic.
"Momcilovic is a top-three transfer in the 2026 cycle and immediately changes the discussion around the Wildcats next season
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External links- CBS SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:35 AMMilan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky: Mark Pope salvages his offseason by landing last big transfer available
Momcilovic is a top-three transfer in the 2026 cycle and immediately changes the discussion around the Wildcats next season
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:33 AMNo. 1 transfer Milan Momcilovic picks Kentucky, gives Mark Pope big portal win
After some high-profile swings and misses in the transfer portal, Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball landed a big one Monday in Milan Momcilovic.
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