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Milan Momcilovic Enters Draft, Transfer Portal, Targets Title Contention

5/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Milan Momcilovic entered the 2026 NBA Draft and transfer portal, with a May 27 deadline to withdraw and keep eligibility.
He ranked top in the portal, averaging 16.9 points, shooting 51% overall and 48.7% (136) from three-point range.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope said Momcilovic would be a scorer who could lift the Wildcats into top-25 contention.
Louisville’s Pat Kelsey and St. John’s each say Momcilovic would make their programs legitimate title contenders.

History

Historical Context

After 12 Georgia Bulldogs entered the NCAA transfer portal in 2024, the practice mirrors a broader shift that began with 2018 realignments—Liberty moved to the ASUN on July 1, Indiana-Purdue split on the same date, and LIU merged its programs on Oct 3. The portal now drives recruiting nationwide battles across Division I.

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Story summary

Milan Momcilovic entered the 2026 NBA Draft and transfer portal, with a May 27 deadline to withdraw and keep eligibility.
He ranked top in the portal, averaging 16.9 points, shooting 51% overall and 48.7% (136) from three-point range.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope said Momcilovic would be a scorer who could lift the Wildcats into top-25 contention.
Louisville’s Pat Kelsey and St. John’s each say Momcilovic would make their programs legitimate title contenders.

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