Kentucky basketball fans finally have some encouraging news surrounding Milan Momcilovic after the talented forward suffered an injury during practice.
Momcilovic, one of Kentucky’s most important offseason additions, injured his right index finger, which is also his shooting hand. The initial reports created some concern that the Iowa State transfer could be dealing with a fracture, but further evaluation brought a much more positive development.
Instead of a fracture, Momcilovic reportedly suffered a severe jam to the finger.
That distinction could be significant for Mark Pope and the Wildcats as they continue preparing for the 2026-27 season.
The latest timeline indicates that Momcilovic is expected to return to shooting within roughly 10 days, with a return to full practice projected in approximately one to two weeks. While he is not completely back yet, the recovery timetable provides Kentucky with plenty of reason for optimism.
Momcilovic’s availability is particularly important because of what Kentucky expects him to bring to the lineup. The 6-foot-9 forward is regarded as one of the team’s premier shooting threats and gives Pope valuable size and spacing on the perimeter.
His ability to stretch defenses could become a major part of Kentucky’s offensive identity this season.
The injury therefore came at an inconvenient time, but the latest information suggests it should not derail Momcilovic’s season. Barring an unexpected setback, he is not expected to miss any regular-season games.
For now, the priority will be making sure his finger fully heals before he returns to unrestricted basketball activity. Kentucky certainly has no reason to rush one of its key players back during preseason preparation.
Big Blue Nation may have to wait a little longer to see Momcilovic shooting at full strength, but the latest update is considerably more encouraging than the initial concern surrounding the injury.
If he stays on schedule, Kentucky could have Momcilovic back in full practice well before the regular season begins—and that could be a major boost for Mark Pope’s Wildcats.
