CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Milan Momcilovic #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half of the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

Former Iowa State star Momcilovic withdraws from NBA draft

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Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will return to college for his senior season, his agents told ESPN's Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel.

The 21-year-old is considered the top remaining player in the transfer portal after leaving Iowa State, where he played three seasons.

Kentucky, St. John's, Louisville, and Arizona are among the high-profile programs linked with the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter, according to Borzello and Thamel.

Momcilovic averaged 16.9 points on 50.6% shooting in 37 games last season. He shot 48.7% from deep on 279 attempts during his junior campaign, ranking fifth in the nation in made 3-pointers and first in 3-point percentage.

Momcilovic is one of three Iowa State standouts departing the program alongside point guard Tamin Lipsey and All-American forward Joshua Jefferson, who are both out of eligibility.

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