Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic to Declare for NBA Draft

Cyclones' leading scorer and nation's top 3-point shooter will also enter transfer portal

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:09pm

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Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State's leading scorer and the nation's most accurate 3-point shooter this past season, announced he will enter the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Momcilovic also said he will enter the transfer portal, leaving open the possibility of playing at another college.

Why it matters

Momcilovic's decision is a significant loss for Iowa State, as he was a key contributor to the Cyclones' success over the past three seasons. His departure will create a void in the team's scoring and 3-point shooting production, which the program will need to address heading into the next season.

The details

Momcilovic averaged 16.9 points per game and shot 48.7% on 3-pointers this past season, making a nation-leading 136 3-pointers on 279 attempts. He started 101 of his 102 games and averaged 13.2 points and shot 42.8% on 3-pointers in three seasons for the Cyclones.

  • Momcilovic announced his decision on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • Underclassmen have until May 27 at 11:59 p.m. EDT to withdraw from the NBA Draft and maintain their college eligibility.

The players

Milan Momcilovic

A three-year starter for Iowa State, Momcilovic was the Cyclones' leading scorer and the nation's most accurate 3-point shooter this past season.

TJ Otzelberger

The head coach of the Iowa State men's basketball team, who expressed his gratitude for Momcilovic's contributions to the program.

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What they’re saying

“The last three years have been the best of my life, and you have been a major part of that. The experience of playing in Hilton Coliseum in front of the best fans in the country is something I will always cherish and remember.”

— Milan Momcilovic

“Milan 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. We can't 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.”

— TJ Otzelberger, Head Coach, Iowa State Men's Basketball

What’s next

Momcilovic has until May 27 at 11:59 p.m. EDT to withdraw from the NBA Draft and maintain his college eligibility. If he decides to remain in the draft, Iowa State will need to find a way to replace his scoring and 3-point shooting production for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Momcilovic's decision to enter the NBA Draft and the transfer portal is a significant blow to the Iowa State men's basketball program, as he was a key contributor and one of the nation's most accurate 3-point shooters. The Cyclones will need to quickly identify and develop new offensive threats to fill the void left by Momcilovic's departure.