SEC basketball recruiting

Kentucky lands $6M NIL deal with Milan Momcilovic in high-stakes transfer portal win

by
The Financial Stakes of the Kentucky Commitment

Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic committed to the University of Kentucky on Monday, June 1, 2026, following a high-stakes recruiting battle. The 6-foot-8 wing, who withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft in late May, chose the Wildcats over Arizona, Louisville, and St. John’s to bolster Mark Pope’s roster for the upcoming season. The recruitment … Read more

Milan Momcilovic Commits to Kentucky Basketball in Major Recruiting Win

by
A Major Recruiting Win for Mark Pope

Milan Momcilovic, the top-ranked player in the transfer portal, committed to the University of Kentucky on Monday, ending a high-stakes recruiting battle. The 6-foot-8 forward, who withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft on May 27, chose the Wildcats over finalists including the Louisville Cardinals and the Arizona Wildcats. A Major Recruiting Win for Mark Pope … Read more