Jellybeans, Mosquitoes, and Herros: Fun Facts about Milan Momcilovic
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Key Points:
- Milan Momcilovic, an Iowa State transfer known for leading the nation in three-point shooting last season, has officially joined the Kentucky Wildcats, energizing the fanbase.
- Momcilovic has deep ties to the Herro family, having played for a Nike EYBL team coached by Tyler Herro’s father, and his younger brother Luka currently teammates with Tyler’s younger brother Austin Herro at St. Thomas.
- His father, Nick Momcilovic, played college volleyball at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, adding an athletic lineage to Milan’s background.
- To improve his shooting focus, Momcilovic uses a mental trick involving silently saying the word “jellybean” before shots, a strategy that helped boost his three-point percentage to 48.7% last season.
- With an NIL deal reportedly worth over $6 million, Momcilovic is experienced in endorsements and is expected to feature in many upcoming ads; he also has the nickname “Mommy” among fans from his Iowa State days.