Report: Arizona emerges as Milan Momcilovic suitor as draft deadline nears

Field Level Media
27 May 2026, 03:25 GMT+10

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)

With the NBA Draft decision deadline looming Wednesday night, there are a number of players who still haven't announced whether they will remain in the draft or return to college.

No pending decision probably looms larger on the 2026 college basketball season than former Iowa State standout Milan Momcilovic, who set a school record with 136 3-pointers last season.

After averaging 16.9 points and shooting a gaudy 48.7% from 3-point range last season, Momcilovic entered the NBA Draft as well as the transfer portal on April 12.

He attended this month's NBA Scouting Combine in Chicago, but still hasn't announced his final decision. He's reportedly drawn heavy interest from Kentucky, Duke and St. John's.

However, Field of 68 reported Tuesday that Arizona has emerged as another suitor in Momcilovic's potential return process. A factor in this? Arizona standout Koa Peat is reportedly staying in the NBA Draft and not returning for his sophomore season.

Whoever lands Momcilovic should he return to college, it will likely take a heavy price tag to make it happen. He's commanding approximately $6 million to return to college, according to a report by CBS Sports.

Momcilovic's 260 career 3-pointers at Iowa State ties for second in school history with Naz Mitrou-Long (2012-17), 10 behind leader Jake Sullivan (2000-04).

--Field Level Media

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