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Cyclone Guard Steps Up After Star's Departure
4 Jul
Summary
- Jamarion Batemon poised to fill Milan Momcilovic's role.
- Momcilovic led college basketball with 137 three-pointers.
- Batemon shot 37% from three as a freshman.
The Iowa State Cyclones are preparing for the 2026-27 basketball season with notable roster changes. Key contributors Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jefferson, and Nate Heise have exhausted their eligibility, while Milan Momcilovic has entered the transfer portal. Momcilovic's departure leaves a substantial void, especially after his historic shooting performance last season.
Momcilovic led men's college basketball, connecting on 137 three-pointers with an impressive 48.7% accuracy. Filling his offensive role will be a considerable challenge for the team. The coaching staff appears to be looking towards sophomore Jamarion Batemon to help fill this crucial position.
Batemon, entering his second year with the program, showed growing confidence and production throughout his freshman campaign. He demonstrated his shooting prowess by making 37% of his three-point attempts, a mark that actually surpassed Momcilovic's freshman percentage. The coaching staff plans to develop plays to maximize Batemon's offensive potential.
