Kentucky Opens Fall Practice; Momcilovic Shoots With Splint On
The short version
- Kentucky held its first official fall practice of the 2026-27 season Tuesday under coach Mark Pope.
- Milan Momcilovic, an Iowa State transfer, shot jumpers wearing a splint on his injured shooting hand.
- Kentucky plays an exhibition against Little Rock on October 16 at Rupp Arena.
- The regular season opens against Manhattan on November 3.
Mark Pope's Wildcats held their first official practice of the 2026-27 season Tuesday, with the Iowa State transfer back on the floor despite a splinted finger.
The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team opened official fall practice Tuesday in Lexington, starting the buildup to the 2026-27 season under head coach Mark Pope. The program posted morning and evening sessions on the first day, with Pope indicating on social media that a second practice was set for later in the day.
One notable development was the participation of Milan Momcilovic, a transfer from Iowa State who has been dealing with a jammed finger on his shooting hand. He was on the court taking jumpers while wearing a splint, and the team shared video of him making shots, a positive sign after the recent injury concern.
Kentucky's schedule begins with an exhibition against Little Rock on October 16 at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats then host Texas Tech and UCF in further preseason matchups before opening the regular season against Manhattan on November 3.
