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Kentucky Lands Top Transfer Milan Momcilovic, Elite 3-Point Shooter

6/2/2026

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Momcilovic Commits Kentucky

Milan Momcilovic (22) commits to Kentucky as the nation’s top transfer and best three-point shooter.
He shot 49% from three on 7.5 attempts per game, posted a 136.9 offensive rating, and is projected to earn about $6 million as Kentucky spends over $20 million on its roster.
After Moreno’s May 24 return, Kentucky rose to No. 17 in ESPN’s poll and No. 16 in FanDuel’s, leading experts to call it a top-20 Sweet 16 contender.

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Kelsey Secures Top-15

Pat Kelsey assembled a roster that stays top-15 despite losing Momcilovic, anchoring it with No.1 portal transfer Flory Bidunga and point guard Jackson Shelstad.
The projected starting five keeps Louisville at No.13 in ESPN’s early rankings, marking it as an ACC and NCAA title threat.
Louisville’s 2026 recruiting plan, a No.5 portal class and No.5 recruiting class, led to a payroll over $20 million and two-day drama after Momcilovic chose Kentucky.

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Historical Context

Since the NCAA’s 2017 revenue surge past $1 billion, Division I power conferences such as the SEC and ACC have received far larger NIL and media-rights payouts than Group of 5 schools. This financial gap has driven programs like Kentucky and Louisville to increase spending on recruiting and transfers, a trend amplified by the 2021 NIL rule changes.

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Momcilovic Commits Kentucky

Milan Momcilovic (22) commits to Kentucky as the nation’s top transfer and best three-point shooter.
He shot 49% from three on 7.5 attempts per game, posted a 136.9 offensive rating, and is projected to earn about $6 million as Kentucky spends over $20 million on its roster.
After Moreno’s May 24 return, Kentucky rose to No. 17 in ESPN’s poll and No. 16 in FanDuel’s, leading experts to call it a top-20 Sweet 16 contender.

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