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The Kentucky Wildcats seem to be in the lead for Milan Momcilovic, who, like Malachi Moreno, tested the NBA Draft waters and ultimately decided to return to college. Momcilovic wasn't seen as a lottery pick and likely will have a significantly better return in the era of NIL while at the collegiate level.
However, with many of the top transfers already committed, there isn't a ton of capital left from top-tier programs. Kentucky is a team that has some, after whiffing on the No. 1 overall high school prospect, Tyran Stokes, late in the spring and after passing on offering a high amount to many of the best transfers. That has kept the money available, and Momcilovic could be the perfect weapon to add for Mark Pope and his staff.
The 6-foot-8 Momcilovic is set to be a senior, having spent all three years prior with Iowa State. He started 101 of the 102 games he competed in and shot a Big 12-best 48.7% from three-point range last season. Those types of numbers pop, and Louisville is among the names that want a crack at the star.
Arizona might be in the mix as well, but Kentucky has done what it can to get the star to Lexington. He averaged 16.9 points per game a season ago and shot 50.6% from the field. He was on the All-Big 12 Team and is the go-to scoring weapon that this team desperately needs to add.
Getting Moreno back and then adding Momcilovic would be exactly what the doctor ordered for this Kentucky team. The high-end talent on the roster should be capable of competing with any other team in the country at that point.
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Milan Momcilovic meets with Kentucky rival but Cats in driver's seat
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However, with many of the top transfers already committed, there isn't a ton of capital left from top-tier programs. Kentucky is a team that has some, after whiffing on the No. 1 overall high school prospect, Tyran Stokes, late in the spring and after passing on offering a high amount to many of the best transfers. That has kept the money available, and Momcilovic could be the perfect weapon to add for Mark Pope and his staff.
The 6-foot-8 Momcilovic is set to be a senior, having spent all three years prior with Iowa State. He started 101 of the 102 games he competed in and shot a Big 12-best 48.7% from three-point range last season. Those types of numbers pop, and Louisville is among the names that want a crack at the star.
Arizona might be in the mix as well, but Kentucky has done what it can to get the star to Lexington. He averaged 16.9 points per game a season ago and shot 50.6% from the field. He was on the All-Big 12 Team and is the go-to scoring weapon that this team desperately needs to add.
Getting Moreno back and then adding Momcilovic would be exactly what the doctor ordered for this Kentucky team. The high-end talent on the roster should be capable of competing with any other team in the country at that point.
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Milan Momcilovic meets with Kentucky rival but Cats in driver's seat
Continue reading...
