Milan Momcilovic signs with Kentucky, boosting basketball recruiting class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Milan Momcilovic has officially signed with Kentucky Basketball as of June 4, 2026. The Iowa State forward's addition rescues the Wildcats' offseason amid concerns following a tough season. After losing Tyran Stokes to Kansas, criticism of head coach Mark Pope was rampant. With Momcilovic, Kentucky ranks second in 247 Sports transfer portal recruiting, just behind rival Louisville. The two teams are set to face each other in December. Kentucky still has staffing changes to navigate, including the impending departure of AD Mitch Barnhart and potential assistant coaching hires.
- •Momcilovic joins Kentucky from Iowa State
- •Kentucky now has a top recruiting class
- •The Wildcats finished behind Louisville in rankings
- •Kentucky faces Louisville in December
- •AD Mitch Barnhart resigns at month's end
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Milan Momcilovic signing proves offseason panic was all for naught
"Momcilovic saved the offseason for Kentucky Basketball.
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