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The 6‑foot‑8 forward, a 48.7% three‑point shooter, is the No. 2 player in the 247Sports transfer rankings and is deciding between the Wildcats and the Cardinals, a decision that could reshape both programs ahead of the June 13 international recruiting deadline.
Milan Momcilovic, a standout forward from Iowa State, has pledged to the University of Kentucky via the transfer portal, promising a potent offensive addition for the Wildcats.
A preview of the 2026‑27 season shows Florida at the top, with Duke, Michigan and a host of other programs making notable moves
Baylor shooting guard Cameron Carr is projected to be drafted by the Chicago Bulls, whose rebuild could be accelerated by his scoring talent and size. His strong combine performance and fit with the franchise’s needs have sparked speculation about a potentially higher draft position.
Travis Ford, a coach with a 491‑355 record, has taken the reins of Little Rock basketball, bringing a vision of toughness, development and sustained excellence.
A wave of high‑profile players have pulled out of the NBA Draft, prompting major programs to adjust their line‑ups and recruit new talent.
Milan Momcilovic has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal, with Kentucky positioned as the leading suitor amid a recruiting battle that also involves Louisville, Arizona and St. John’s.
After a record‑breaking three‑point season, Milan Momcilovic is weighing Kentucky, Arizona, Louisville and former St. John’s coach Rick Pitino’s program, with Kentucky seen as the leading destination.
A dozen projected first‑round picks have withdrawn from the NBA draft, choosing instead to return to college and reshape the competitive landscape for next year's NCAA campaigns.
A look at the high‑profile college athletes who have chosen to return to school or enter the 2026 NBA Draft, and how their moves will affect their programs' outlooks.
Milan Momcilovic has withdrawn from the NBA Draft, sparking a fierce battle among elite programs. Kentucky is viewed as the frontrunner, while Louisville also remains in the mix. St. John's has exited the race, and a decision is expected within days.
Milan Momcilovic’s decision to pull out of the NBA Draft has set off a fierce recruitment contest, as Kentucky positions itself as the leading suitor while other programs eye the lucrative deal.
Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.
After pulling out of the NBA draft, Milan Momcilovic has attracted the attention of several top college programs, including Kentucky, Louisville, St. John's, Iowa State, and Arizona.
The Cardinals will face ACC powerhouses North Carolina and SMU in home‑and‑home series, host Duke at the KFC Yum! Center, and test themselves against top transfer portal talent as they chase a deep ACC run.
Baylor’s freshman guard Tounde Yessoufou has pulled his name from the 2026 NBA Draft, pledging to play for Rick Pitino at St. John’s. Meanwhile, Kentucky is emerging as a top contender for the highly rated Milan Momcilovic, a three‑point shooting specialist from Iowa State.
St. John's University is reshaping its basketball squad, adding former Baylor standout Tounde Yessoufou and courting Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic, signaling an aggressive push toward championship contention.
Coach Mark Pope’s quest for a 30‑plus three‑point attempt average finds a possible answer in sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic, whose recent withdrawal from the NBA draft has turned his college decision into a pivotal moment for Kentucky basketball.
The Baylor standout will forgo the 2026 draft, commit to St. John’s Red Storm and target a breakout season that could reshape his professional prospects.
Top transfer prospect Tounde Yessoufou has pulled out of the 2026 NBA Draft to join St. John's, a move that bolsters the Red Storm's top‑10 aspirations while dimming Kentucky's chances of landing another key transfer.
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.
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.
Milan Momcilovic is weighing NBA draft entry, a college return, or a move to Kentucky, where NIL opportunities and a starring role could reshape his career.
Malachi Moreno is set to return for a sophomore season, giving the Wildcats a key piece as they chase a top recruit in Milan Momcilovic.