Momcilovic (finger) is starting in Friday's exhibition game against Little Rock, according to Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio.
Analysis:Momcilovic was expected to return to preseason action for Kentucky after dealing with a finger injury, hitting his recovery timeline to take the court Friday. The 6-foot-9 forward is set for a prominent role in the frontcourt for the Wildcats after a 2025-26 season with Iowa State, where he excelled, averaging 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds across 30.5 minutes per game while starting all 37 contests. He will have two more scrimmages after this contest before the team's regular-season opener against Manhattan on Nov. 3.
