NBA Comparison: Nikola Mirotic / Davis Bertans

Strengths: One of the premier shooters in college basketball, Momcilovic combines elite accuracy with high volume, leading the nation from three-point range at 48.6% while knocking down 136-of-280 attempts (3.7-7.6 per game) … Possesses deep range, quick release, and excellent shot preparation, allowing him to thrive both spotting up and relocating off the ball … Confident, rhythm-based scorer who can get hot quickly and swing momentum with perimeter shooting … Strong free throw shooter (87.8%) further supports long-term shooting translation … Shows good size and strength for a wing/forward at 6-8, 225, allowing him to hold position and play through contact … Despite average run-jump athleticism, finishes effectively in transition when given opportunities, using body control and angles … Displays a functional post game, capable of exploiting mismatches with his back to the basket and scoring over smaller defenders … Understands spacing and plays within the flow of the offense, rarely forcing bad shots … High IQ player with a mature approach and strong offensive role acceptance … Durable, experienced multi-year contributor with steady year-to-year improvement and proven production at a high-major level (16.9 ppg on 50.6/48.6/87.8 splits as a junior).

Weaknesses: Limited athlete by NBA standards, lacking burst, lateral quickness, and vertical explosiveness … Defensive concerns are significant, particularly his ability to stay in front of quicker wings and guards in space … Plays somewhat upright defensively and can struggle with balance and containment … Lacks versatility offensively, functioning primarily as a shooter without much ability to create his own shot … Rarely asked to operate in isolation, and his handle and foot speed limit his shot creation upside … Can be streaky despite elite overall shooting numbers, with some inconsistency showing in key late-season performances (6 points vs Tennessee, 5 vs Texas Tech) … Not a playmaker, offering minimal creation for others (1.0 apg) and limited off-the-dribble passing ability … Rebounding and defensive playmaking production are modest for his size … Overall game can appear somewhat one-dimensional, raising questions about role scalability at the next level.

Outlook: Momcilovic profiles as a high-level floor-spacing forward whose elite shooting alone gives him a clear NBA pathway … Teams will value his ability to stretch defenses immediately, particularly in structured offensive systems that emphasize ball movement and spacing … His draft range will largely depend on how teams weigh his defensive limitations and lack of creation ability against his elite shooting profile … With continued development defensively and physically, he has a chance to carve out a role as a rotation shooter at the next level … Could garner late first-round consideration, with a strong likelihood of landing in the early-to-mid second round if concerns about athleticism and defensive versatility persist.

Notes: Milan Momcilovic measured 6′ 8.00” barefoot, 218.2 lbs, 6′ 9.25” wingspan, 8′ 6.50” standing reach, 27.5 no step vertical, and 32.0 max vertical at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. … 6-8, 225 forward from Pewaukee, Wisconsin … Born September 22, 2004 … Junior at Iowa State … Helped guide Iowa State to a No. 2 seed and an Elite Eight appearance … Serbian heritage … 2025–26: 37 GP, 30.5 MPG, 16.9 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.0 APG, 50.6 FG%, 48.6 3PT%, 87.8 FT% … 2024–25: 11.5 PPG on 42.9/39.6/83.7 splits in 28 games (missed time with hand injury) … 2023–24: 10.9 PPG, 35.9% from three as a freshman … Big 12 All-Tournament Team (2024), Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2024) … Academic All-Big 12 First Team (2025) … Three-time Wisconsin state champion in high school at Pewaukee, scoring over 2,000 career points … Consensus four-star recruit and top-50 national prospect … Known for strong work ethic and academic success (business major) …

Aran Smith 3/30/26