Milan Momcilovic opts out of 2026 NBA Draft
Former Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic has officially withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft, electing to remain in college basketball and stay in the transfer portal.
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Former Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic has officially withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft, electing to remain in college basketball and stay in the transfer portal.

Milan Momcilovic, the No. 2 transfer portal prospect, has decided to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft, choosing instead to complete his senior year and reshape the upcoming college basketball landscape.

After pulling out of the NBA Draft, Milan Momcilovic is poised to leverage his elite shooting prowess for multimillion‑dollar name, image and likeness deals, with a handful of power‑conference programs vying for his commitment.

Milan Momcilovic, the nation’s leading power forward in the transfer portal, has pulled out of the NBA Draft and will resume his college career in 2027, drawing attention from Kentucky’s coaching staff.
Top 3‑point shooter Milan Momcilovic has pulled out of the 2026 NBA draft, opting to return to college. Kentucky is among the schools vying for his commitment, a move that could catapult the Wildcats back into the national conversation.

Milan Momcilovic faces a pivotal choice before the May 27 withdrawal deadline, balancing NBA projections against collegiate development, while Kentucky and Arizona eye his commitment.

NBA.com analyst Krysten Peek predicts that Milan Momcilovic will remain in the draft, a move that threatens Kentucky’s plans to bolster its squad ahead of the upcoming season.

The uncertainty surrounding Milan Momcilovic's future in the NBA Draft is already shaping the Kentucky Wildcats' roster plans, with implications for both the team and the broader college basketball landscape.

Top prospect Milan Momcilovic is deciding whether to withdraw from the NBA Draft, and Kentucky emerges as the front‑runner with a massive NIL package.

The former Iowa State Cyclones standout is the No.1 recruit in the portal, drawing record transfer offers and intense recruitment from Kentucky, while NBA voices urge him to reconsider his next step.

Louisville is poised to gain a major boost if five‑star recruit Milan Momcilovic decides to return to college basketball, a move that could elevate the Cardinals into the top five and end a long‑standing drought.
The 2026 men's basketball clash between Kentucky and Louisville is scheduled for Dec. 12 at Rupp Arena, featuring major transfers, broadcast plans and historic context.

After a standout junior season at Iowa State, Milan Momcilovic is weighing a return to college basketball, eyeing Kentucky, Arizona, and his former team as he seeks to boost his draft stock and chase a national title.
The Cyclones are gearing up for summer workouts on June 15, aiming to build on a 29‑8 campaign that ended in the Sweet 16.
The Wildcats must navigate a shifting roster, potential transfers, and an evolving draft landscape before the fall semester.
Arizona’s roster hinges on Koa Peat’s draft decision and a potential pursuit of sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic, with the NBA draft deadline looming.
A handful of elite prospects face pivotal decisions that could dramatically alter team fortunes in the upcoming season.
With a May 27 deadline looming, a handful of top prospects must decide between turning professional or staying in college, a choice that will dramatically affect their teams' championship hopes.
Key players are deciding between professional entry and collegiate stay, influencing team strength and the upcoming season's narrative.

Milan Momcilovic’s decision to re‑enter college basketball could be driven by the promise of significant name‑image‑likeness compensation, a factor that may outweigh early professional earnings.

Although Otega Oweh’s three‑point shooting has slipped, Kentucky fans and the coaching staff see a summer‑league opportunity as the best chance for the prospect to showcase his rim‑running and defensive skills to NBA decision‑makers.

In a high‑stakes recruiting battle, the Wildcats are banking on unprecedented NIL funding and a clear pathway to dominance to bring Milan Momcilovic into the fold
The Kentucky vs. Indiana game, originally set for December 27, 2026, has been moved to November 20, 2026, due to an NFL scheduling clash. Indiana is ranked No. 21 in the preseason Top 25, while Kentucky will face a demanding early‑season schedule that includes Kansas, an ACC opponent, North Carolina, and Louisville.

Flory Bidunga has officially committed to Louisville after pulling out of the NBA Draft, and the program is now aggressively pursuing Milan Momcilovic to solidify its Final Four aspirations.