For many Kentucky fans, the five-star addition of Milan Momcilovic signaled a big blue bow being tied on Mark Pope's 2026-27 roster. And folks seem fine with that; the Wildcats landed their go-to guy in Momcilovic, the nation's best three-point shooter. What else could you ask for?
Well, it's hard to say no to depth, and Kentucky still has one more spot to fill regardless of particular need. The blue and white rotation appears relatively well-rounded already, but a recent rumor suggests Coach Pope may be looking to play things extra safe at the point guard position.
According to BigBlueDylan on X, the Wildcats are still in contact with international floor general Savo Drezgic; as he continues to narrow his options, Kentucky remains on the list of possibilities.
While four-star Mason Williams freshman Mason Williams is currently slotted as Kentucky's backup point guard, Pope may be looking to add experience at that spot and pull a Braydon Hawthorne-like redshirt scenario with his rookie.
In that case, a guard that averaged 15 points, four assists and three boards in a professional league (with Mega) is a great option. Count me in.
UPDATE: Kentucky is still in contact with Mega PG Savo Drezgic, and remains an option as he continues to narrow his list of schools, he tells me.
— Dylan (@BigBlueDylan) June 4, 2026
Gonzaga, California, Arizona State were 3 schools rumored early to have interest.#BBN #KentuckyBasketball https://t.co/ERjtkHJTEz
Savo Drezgic is Ready For the Collegiate Leap
Any player with experience overseas generally has an easier time than most transitioning to college basketball. This is the result of competition, for the most part, being easier in the NCAA; the older and more seasoned an athlete is, the better.
Weirdly enough, though, Drezgic was a Georgia Bulldog before spending a season overseas. He only appeared in eight games for the Bulldogs, and was given extremely limited minutes.
Now a 19-year old with clock both internationally and in college, the 6-foot-4 guard appears ready to take the collegiate leap once more, now with a bigger role promised from the get-go. For Kentucky, he'd fit comfortably into the secondary rotation, even if he isn't a flawless prospect.
A Workable Fit
The biggest question surrounding Drezgic is his shooting ability; a 42/35/77 split isn't necessarily bad, but it does suggest a player who can be closed off from long range in an offseason that, for Pope, generally relies on it.
But Drezgic's size and ability to crash the glass help make up for his inconsistency shooting the ball. Lamont Butler came to Kentucky with a similar profile and improved from range significantly in Lexington. That's an open avenue, too.
Still, with Gonzaga, California, and Arizona State all rumored to be involved, this would be another recruiting battle for Kentucky, fresh off the heels of winning their biggest one of the offseason. Recruiting truly never sleeps.
Kentucky's involvement doesn't exactly mean the Cats are in intense pursuit, but from the perspective of a Cats fan absolutely scarred by last year's struggles at point guard, it'd be hard not to welcome this pickup with open arms.
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