A Sharpshooter's Ascent
Milan Momcilovic capped a breakout 2025‑26 campaign by leading the nation in three‑point accuracy, shooting 48.7% from beyond the arc and draining a record 136 treys for the Iowa State Cyclones. His precision placed him at the top of every statistical category for perimeter shooting in men’s college basketball.
At the NBA Draft Combine, the 6‑foot‑8 forward measured 6‑foot‑8 barefoot, 218.2 pounds, with a 6‑foot‑9¼ inch wingspan and an 8‑foot‑6½ inch standing reach. He then turned heads by ranking in the top six across all shooting drills, hitting 17‑of‑25 in the spot‑up drill, 22‑of‑30 off the dribble, and 16‑of‑28 in the side‑mid‑side test, while perfecting every free‑throw attempt.
What stood out was not just the numbers but the consistency; Momcilovic made all 10 of his free‑throw tries and posted top‑six finishes in every drill, underscoring an elite shooting repertoire that translates directly to the next level.
Draft Outlook and Future Plans
Though viewed as a fringe prospect, his strong combine showing could elevate his draft stock ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. He has entered the transfer portal, signaling the end of his tenure with the Cyclones, and revealed that his only known pre‑draft meeting was with the Kentucky Wildcats, conducted over Zoom.
The performance has sparked conversation about his fit at the professional level, with analysts noting that his shooting prowess could carve out a niche role in an NBA roster that values spacing and floor‑stretching.