Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky

Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, a 2026 All-Big 12 selection, announced on social media Monday he has committed to Kentucky out of the transfer portal.

Momcilovic averaged 16.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and shot 48.7 percent from 3-point range last season on an average of 7.5 attempts from deep per game. The 6-foot-8 forward led the nation in 3-point percentage and helped lead the Cyclones to a 29-8 record last season and a run to the Sweet 16.

Along the way, the sharpshooter, who spent all three of his college seasons in Ames, Iowa, scored 20 points and knocked down four 3-pointers in an 82-63 win over Kentucky in the round of 32. Now, he’s chosen to join Mark Pope and the Wildcats.

Momcilovic was No. 4 on The Athletic’s transfer portal rankings.

Momcilovic was considered one of the premier players in the transfer portal and went through the predraft NBA process before deciding to return to college and join Kentucky. It’s a huge win for the Wildcats, who finished second in the recruitment of No. 1 high school prospect Tyran Stokes. Stokes committed to Kansas over Kentucky in late April.

BBN!💙 pic.twitter.com/2MB1iYREk8

— Milan Momcilovic (@MilanMomcilovi5) June 2, 2026

The 21-year-old joins a Kentucky roster that includes three incoming four-star transfers and one consensus four-star high school commitment in guard Mason Williams, according to 247Sports. The Wildcats went 22-14 last season with a 10-8 record in SEC play, finishing tied for seventh in the conference and reaching the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament.