Milan Momcilovic leads Kentucky Basketball into new season with high expectations

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Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Milan Momcilovic leads Kentucky Basketball into new season with high expectations
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Milan Momcilovic has drawn attention heading into the 2026-27 season as the Kentucky Wildcats prepare after their exhibition games. Recent analytics show Momcilovic projected to be the top 3-point shooter nationally, with a predicted 43.4% success rate. In exhibition play, he scored 16 and 15 points across two games, demonstrating his scoring capability. While projections indicate a potential range for Kentucky's season from 6th to 64th nationally, fans will hope for a strong performance to secure an NCAA Tournament berth that eluded them last season.

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  • •Momcilovic has a projected 43.4% shooting percentage from three-point range.
  • •He scored 16 and 15 points in recent exhibition games.
  • •Analyst Evan Miyakawa projects Kentucky to finish between 6th and 64th this season.
  • •Kentucky seeks to improve after missing the NCAA Tournament last year.
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  • 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — What advanced analytics say about Milan Momcilovic and Kentucky Basketball entering new season
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Will the Kentucky Wildcats be able to rally behind Momcilovic and outperform expectations in the 2026-27 season?

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