Milan Momcilovic Exits Draft, Returns to College
SkimNews Take
Momcilovic's decision to withdraw from the NBA draft and re-enter college as the top transfer portal target suggests the immediate value of a proven, elite skill in college basketball now outweighs the uncertainty of an NBA G-League or late-draft pick path.
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- Milan Momcilovic withdrew from the NBA draft and will play college basketball next season, his agents told ESPN.
- Milan Momcilovic entered the transfer portal in mid‑April and has remained the No. 1 player on ESPN’s portal rankings.
- Kentucky is among the schools courting Momcilovic, with Louisville, St. John’s and Arizona also in the mix.
- Milan Momcilovic impressed at the NBA combine, shooting nearly 69 % in the four shooting drills and earning a mock‑draft ranking of No. 38.
- Milan Momcilovic averaged 16.9 points per game and 48.7 % from three‑point range last season, leading the nation in three‑point shooting percentage.
Why it matters: Kentucky, Louisville, St. John’s and Arizona each add the nation’s top three‑point shooter, while Iowa State loses a 16.9‑point scorer, reshaping the college‑basketball recruiting landscape.
