Kentucky’s basketball program is entering a pivotal offseason, with head coach Mark Pope outlining a bold offensive blueprint that centers on volume shooting from sophomore standout Milan Momcilovic.
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Momcilovic, who arrived in Lexington after a high‑profile move from Iowa State, earned national attention last year by leading the country in three‑point percentage, a testament to his lethal accuracy from beyond the arc.
Pope has set an ambitious target: Momcilovic will be asked to launch roughly ten three‑point attempts per game, a figure that could reshape the Wildcats’ spacing and force defenses to extend farther.
While the increased workload may temper his already elite shooting percentage, the coach believes the trade‑off is worthwhile, especially as the team eyes breaking the school’s single‑season three‑point record.
The record currently stands at 117 makes, held by Jodie Meeks, and Pope is confident that Momcilovic’s blend of skill and confidence can surpass that mark, adding a new chapter to Kentucky’s storied perimeter legacy.