MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Iowa State guard Milan Momcilovic drew a big round of applause when his name got introduced in Fiserv Forum.
The hometown Momcilovic also has a celebrity fan watching him in ISU's first-round NCAA Tournament game against Lipscomb. At halftime, Momcilovic leads all scorers with 17 points and the Cyclones lead 40-27.
Former NFL All-pro and Defensive Player of the Year JJ Watt posted support on X. Watt and Momcilovic both attended Pewaukee High School in Wisconsin.
Momcilovic led the Pirates to three straight state championships and averaged 23.4 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior. He scored over 2,000 points in his high school career
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Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Charlie Neibergall
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Ben Hutchens is an Iowa State University beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at Ben.Hutchens@lee.net.
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