Milan Momcilovic
Momcilovic in 2023 | |
| No. 22 – Kentucky Wildcats | |
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| Position | Power forward / small forward |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
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| Born | September 22, 2004 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pewaukee (Pewaukee, Wisconsin) |
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Milan Momcilovic (born September 22, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Iowa State Cyclones.
Early life and high school
Momcilovic grew up in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and attended Pewaukee High School.[1] He is of Serbian descent.[2] Momcilovic averaged 16.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists and won the WIAA Division 2 state championship as a sophomore.[3] Momcilovic averaged 18.1 points and 7.7 rebounds during his junior season.[4] He was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball after averaging 23.4 points and 10 rebounds per game during his senior season.[5][6] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Iowa State over offers from Virginia, UCLA, Michigan State, Louisville, Minnesota, Creighton, and Texas.[7][8]
College career
Momcilovic entered his freshman season at Iowa State as the Cyclones' starting power forward.[9] In 2026 as a junior, he currently leads the NCAA in 3 point percentage. In a game against Utah during the 2025-26 season, Momcilovic set the Iowa State single-season three-point record, previously set by Dedric Willoughby. Milan announced he was going to declare for the draft during the Big 12 tournament. On April 12, 2026, Momocilovic announced that he will enter the 2026 NBA draft while entering his name in the transfer portal.[10][11][12][13] On May 27, 2026, Momcilovic withdrew his name from the NBA draft.[14] After withdrawing, Momcilovic announced he would be transferring to Kentucky four days later.[15]
Personal life
Momcilovic is the son of Nick and Zorica Momcilovic. He has a brother, Luka, and a sister, Maya. He is of Serbian descent.
References
- ^ Leach, Mickie (May 14, 2023). "Pewaukee senior dreaming of life in the NBA". FOX6Now.com. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Four-Star Forward Milan Momcilovic Puts UCLA Men's Basketball in Top 6".
- ^ "Marquette's Shaka Smart offers Milan Momcilovic and Kon Knueppel". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 17, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Bellman, Zac (July 16, 2022). "Pewaukee's Milan Momcilovic cites familiarity and fit as he commits to Iowa State". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ Olson, Eric (October 26, 2023). "Iowa State hopes to keep building momentum with star-studded recruiting class led by Omaha Biliew". 3NewsNow.com. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Bellman, Zac (March 15, 2023). "Pewaukee's Milan Momcilovic wins Gatorade basketball player of year". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Milan Momcilovic commits to Iowa State men's basketball". The Des Moines Register. July 16, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Iowa State lands 4-star forward Milan Momcilovic". The Athletic. July 16, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Iowa State freshman Milan Momcilovic looks to turn big-splash opener into a season-long showcase". The Gazette. November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic entering NBA draft, transfer portal". ESPN. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ^ "ISU's Momcilovic enters NBA Draft and transfer portal". KWWL. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ^ "Transfer portal stakes grow with addition of Milan Momcilovic". On3. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ^ "Milan Momcilovic enters NBA Draft, transfer portal". KWQC. April 12, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ^ "One School Reported as Likely High Bidder for Milan Momcilovic". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff (2026-05-28). "Former Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic transfers to Kentucky". ESPN. Retrieved 2026-06-03.