Ex-Iowa St. star Momcilovic transfers to Kentucky
Key takeaways
- Momcilovic chose the Wildcats over Louisville and Arizona.
- Momcilovic, a 6-foot-8 junior, was the best shooter in college basketball last season.
- In his three seasons in Ames, Iowa State won 83 games and made two Sweet 16 appearances.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Momcilovic chose the Wildcats over Louisville and Arizona. St. John's was also among the schools in pursuit as recently as last week, but the Red Storm bowed out after landing Baylor transfer Tounde Yessoufou.
Momcilovic, a 6-foot-8 junior, was the best shooter in college basketball last season. He averaged 16.9 points and shot 48.7% from 3-point range, leading the nation in 3-point percentage and ranking fifth in 3-pointers made. Momcilovic had notable single-game performances of 34 points and eight 3-pointers against Cincinnati; 29 points and five 3-pointers against Oklahoma State; and 28 points and eight 3-pointers against Arizona in the Big 12 tournament.
In his three seasons in Ames, Iowa State won 83 games and made two Sweet 16 appearances. He earned second-team All-Big 12 honors last season.