Milan Momcilovic, a 6‑foot‑7 forward who spent a season at Iowa State before joining the Kentucky Wildcats, is now focused on rewriting the record books for three‑point shooting in college basketball.
A Coach‑Driven Shooting Agenda
Under head coach Mark Pope, Momcilovic has been instructed to launch roughly ten three‑point attempts per game, a directive that translates into an expected 4.5 makes each night over Kentucky’s 36‑game schedule.
If he can sustain that rate, he would finish the season with about 162 made threes, eclipsing the all‑time benchmark set by Steph Curry and Darius McGhee.
The milestone is not just a personal quest; it also reflects a broader shift in Kentucky’s offensive philosophy, one that blends Pope’s modern pace with the program’s storied tradition.
Historical Context and Challenges
Momcilovic’s 136 makes last season placed him among the most efficient shooters in the nation, posting a 48.7% conversion rate while averaging 16.9 points per game.
The path to the record is steep; Kentucky’s single‑season mark of 117 belongs to Jodie Meeks, and breaking the all‑time standard will require not only volume but also durability and consistency.
The Wildcats’ upcoming campaign will be closely watched by analysts and fans alike, as each game offers a chance to gauge whether Momcilovic can translate practice targets into real‑world production.