Milan Momcilovic leads Kentucky to season-opening victory

Milan Momcilovic scored 24 points in his debut for No. 23 Kentucky, leading the Wildcats to an 85-57 win over Manhattan. The 6-foot-9 wing, who transferred from Iowa State, shot 8-for-12 overall and made six 3-pointers.

Momcilovic has also been named one of 50 candidates for the Naismith Player of the Year award. During preseason exhibition games, he averaged 16.7 points per game. Kentucky coach Mark Pope noted that the team is looking for creative ways to increase Momcilovic's shot opportunities due to his aggressive shooting style.