Boasting a nation-leading 48.7% from deep, this Iowa State marksman offers the elite spacing Sacramento craves. Discover how his pure stroke fits the Kings' second-round draft strategy.
The Sacrmento Kings have two second-round picks -- Nos. 34 and 45 -- expanding the range of prospects to choose from in the 2026 NBA Draft next month.
Lorenzo J. Reyna and Matthew Feldman of the KingsRoundtable have covered various prospects who are likely second-round picks: Tennessee's Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Santa Clara's Allen Graves and Alabama's Amari Allen.
Wednesday's profile will focus on Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, who was the best three-point shooter in the nation last season.
Elite Three-Point Marksman
Momcilovic led the nation in three-point shooting, nailing 48.7% of his 7.5 three-point attempts a game. His form is pure, rarely changing unless under extreme pressure.
He can shoot off the catch or on the move with precision, and has a nice escape dribble when defenders fly by to contest his shot.
Momcilovic has drawn comparisons to Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser and Kings forward Doug McDermott, two high-volume three-point shooting wings.
Capable of Making the Right Play
The 6-foot-8 forward attracts defenders with his every moment and the threat of his shooting opens up an advantage to exploit. He has showcased the ability to attack closeouts or make the right pass when a teammate is wide open.
Momcilovic rarely takes shots inside the arc, but possessing the ability to attack closeouts is valuable to keeping defenses honest. It's a trait that he hardly needs to use because he's such a efficient, high-volume three-point shooter.
Areas of Concern
A significant concern with Momcilovic is that he's a specialist. High-volume three-point shooting wings are loved in the NBA, but he doesn't rebound the ball much for his size and isn't a shot creator.
He's specifically an off-ball player, which isn't too bad, but sharpening his other skills could help polish his game further.
Momcilovic is also considering returning to college, as he is in the transfer portal. A return to college would remove the nation's best shooter from the draft, which could affect teams' draft plans.
Draft Projection
Momcilovic is mocked to the Nets with their 43rd pick in Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor's mock draft. He is cemented as a mid-second-round pick.
Are Kings a Fit?
Momcilovic is a fit on any team with his size and shooting, but he needs to sharpen other skills to carve out a prominent role in the league. Specialists are great inning eaters, but when the game slows down, it becomes easy for opposing teams to scheme them out.
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