A Record in Sight
Milan Momcilovic, a 6‑foot‑7 guard from Iowa, arrived at the University of Kentucky with a reputation as one of the most accurate three‑point shooters in recent college basketball history. In his lone season with the Cyclones he averaged 16.9 points per game and shot 48.7% from beyond the arc, numbers that caught the eye of both analysts and NBA scouts.
Now under the tutelage of head coach Mark Pope, Momcilovic has been given a clear directive: increase his three‑point attempts to roughly ten per game. Pope believes that a higher volume, combined with Momcilovic’s shooting efficiency, could propel the player toward a historic milestone.
Chasing the All‑Time Mark
The all‑time college record for three‑point makes stands at 162, a benchmark set by Steph Curry and Darius McGhee. At Kentucky, the single‑season record is 117, held by Jodie Meeks. To eclipse the national standard, Momcilovic would need to convert about 4.5 of his projected 10 attempts each game over a full 36‑game schedule.
If he can maintain his Iowa State shooting percentage, the math suggests a realistic path to the record. Pope’s emphasis on shot selection and ball movement is designed to create the open looks necessary for such a feat, and the coaching staff is already adjusting offensive sets to accommodate the increased frequency.
The upcoming season will be a test of both skill and durability, as Momcilovic navigates the physical demands of SEC play while chasing a milestone that has eluded every predecessor. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely, eager to see whether the Kentucky guard can rewrite the record books.