Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic has attracted multiple NIL offers exceeding $3 million after withdrawing from the 2026 NBA Draft, according to NBA insider Evan Sidery. The reported offers come from power conference programs as the market for top college shooters continues to escalate.
Sidery reported that Momcilovic would have been projected as a late first-round or early second-round selection in the 2026 draft class. His decision to return to college basketball places him in a rare position where NIL earnings reportedly surpass expected rookie-scale compensation at that draft range.
Momcilovic’s shooting efficiency was a key factor in his draft evaluation process. During the 2025-26 season at Iowa State, he shot 48.7% from three-point range while averaging 3.7 made threes on 7.5 attempts per game.
He also finished the season averaging 16.9 points per game while improving his overall field goal percentage to 50.6%. His offensive profile was built around spacing, movement shooting, and increased efficiency across three collegiate seasons.
The financial comparison between NIL opportunities and NBA rookie contracts has become increasingly relevant for players in similar draft positions. Late first-round and early second-round picks typically receive structured rookie-scale contracts that can be lower in first-year total compensation than multi-million-dollar NIL packages.
The 3-million-dollar-plus range reported for Momcilovic reflects how college basketball programs are allocating resources to retain proven perimeter scorers. These deals are often structured through collective NIL agreements tied to program competitiveness and roster continuity.
Momcilovic’s career averages of 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists reflect a consistent offensive role that expanded significantly during his junior season.
