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Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic indicated in a social media post that he hopes to remain in the 2026 NBA Draft. Jay Biggerstaff \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n
April 12, 2026 3:21 pm EDT<\/p>\n
Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, the best 3-point shooter in college basketball<\/a> this past season, has declared for the NBA Draft and is entering the transfer portal. He instantly becomes one of the most coveted portal prospects for the 2026-27 season as he explores the draft process. The 6-foot-8 21-year-old has one season of college eligibility remaining.<\/p>\n Momcilovic announced his decision Sunday on social media and indicated that he hopes to remain in the 2026 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n \u201cThe last three years have been the best of my life, and (Iowa State fans) have been a major part of that,\u201d Momcilovic posted. \u201cIt has always been a dream of mine to play in the NBA. At this time, I\u2019m turning my full focus to the NBA Draft, while also entering my name in the Transfer Portal, with the goal of being in the 2026 NBA Draft.\u201d<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/W0AyJ69ITQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milan Momcilovic (@MilanMomcilovi5) April 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Wisconsin native averaged a team-high 16.9 points per game for the Cyclones as a junior this past season, making 48.7 percent of his 3-point shots on 7.5 attempts per game, the best in Division I men\u2019s hoops. His 136 made 3-pointers also topped DI.<\/p>\n Momcilovic helped Iowa State to a 29-8 record in 2025-26, as well as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and an appearance in the Sweet 16. The Cyclones lost to Tennessee in the Midwest Regional semifinal without fellow star forward Joshua Jefferson, who was sidelined due to injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cMilan and I have had meaningful discussions about his future over the last couple of weeks. He needs to focus on what is best for him and his family,\u201d Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger said Sunday in a statement. \u201cWe can\u2019t thank him enough for what he has done for our program. We look forward to following him as he pursues his dream of playing in the NBA.\u201d<\/p>\n Momcilovic earned second-team All-Big 12 honors this past season. He ranked No. 46 in\u00a0the latest edition of\u00a0The Athletic\u2019s 2026 NBA Draft top 100 prospects list<\/a>.<\/p>\n Apr 12, 2026<\/p>\n Connections: Sports Edition<\/p>\n Spot the pattern. Connect the terms<\/p>\n Find the hidden link between sports terms<\/p>\n Play today’s puzzle<\/p>\n<\/p>\n