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Milan Momcilovic Withdraws, Remains No. 1 Transfer Prospect

5/28/2026

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Momcilovic Skips Draft

Milan Momcilovic withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft, opting to play in 2026-27.
He averaged 16.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 48.7% three-point shooting and 136 threes in 2025-26.
At the Chicago NBA Combine he ranked fifth in shooting drills and hit 10-for-10 free throws.
On3 ranks him No. 1 in the transfer portal, with Kentucky, Louisville, St. John’s and Arizona as suitors and a NIL value of $4-$6 million.

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Momcilovic Boosts Kentucky

Kentucky’s loss of seven players and Otega Oweh creates a star-wing vacancy that Momcilovic could fill.
Analysts say his arrival could lift Kentucky into the top-15, with the school’s NIL budget enabling the highest financial package.
Coach Mark Pope’s three-point emphasis matches Momcilovic’s 48 % shooting, revamping the perimeter.
Players will report in early June for an eight-week summer practice, speeding his integration.

History

Historical Context

After the NCAA Board of Governors approved athlete endorsement rules in April 2020, the association officially lifted NIL restrictions on July 1 2021, letting players profit from their name, image and likeness. The change followed the June 2021 Alston decision that deemed education-related payment limits illegal. The NCAA now reports $1.28 billion in annual revenue, fueling the new recruiting arms race.

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Momcilovic Skips Draft

Milan Momcilovic withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft, opting to play in 2026-27.
He averaged 16.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 48.7% three-point shooting and 136 threes in 2025-26.
At the Chicago NBA Combine he ranked fifth in shooting drills and hit 10-for-10 free throws.
On3 ranks him No. 1 in the transfer portal, with Kentucky, Louisville, St. John’s and Arizona as suitors and a NIL value of $4-$6 million.

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