Kentucky’s head coach Mark Pope has announced an aggressive shooting target for sophomore forward Milan Momcilovic, insisting that the youngster fire ten three‑point attempts in every game of the upcoming season.
If Momcilovic meets that quota, he will launch roughly 320 perimeter shots over the regular schedule, a volume that could rewrite sections of the Wildcats’ record books.
A Bold Target
The proposal rests on a calculated gamble. Pope believes Momcilovic’s shooting mechanics and confidence are ripe for a breakout, but the plan also carries the risk of a slump that could affect both personal statistics and team dynamics.
Scenarios outlined by analysts range from a 35 % shooting clip, which would yield about 112 makes and place him third in Kentucky history, to a 40 % rate that would produce 128 three‑pointers and set a new single‑season record. Maintaining a 48 % accuracy would result in 154 makes, positioning him second all‑time among men’s players.
What It Means for the Wildcats
Current benchmarks include Derrick Miller’s 298 career attempts and Jodie Meeks’ 117 makes in a season, while Travis Ford’s 52.9 % shooting percentage remains the highest ever recorded. Pope’s strategy therefore hinges on how effectively he can create open looks for Momcilovic, leveraging spacing, ball movement and defensive attention.
The ultimate success of the experiment will depend on the coach’s ability to integrate the target into the Wildcats’ offensive rhythm and on Momcilovic’s willingness to embrace a high‑volume role.