Graves or Momo?
I pick Momo every day for college and this team.
I pick Momo every day for college and this team.
Do you agree?
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Momcilovic without a doubt, but Graves is a stud too
I think it depends on which position you feel best about for the current roster.
SF: Kam/Hawthorne - does the coaching staff think they are ready to take major leaps forward
PF: McBride/N'Diaye - Is this position really good, or is it potentially a weakness?
I think Momcilovic is probably the best available in the portal. However, I can see a scenario where Graves is still the better take for this roster IF the staff feels the PF spot will be so much weaker compared to the SF spot. For example...
Not saying I would pass up Momcilovic... just stating a scenario where Graves could be the better option.
SF: Kam/Hawthorne - does the coaching staff think they are ready to take major leaps forward
PF: McBride/N'Diaye - Is this position really good, or is it potentially a weakness?
I think Momcilovic is probably the best available in the portal. However, I can see a scenario where Graves is still the better take for this roster IF the staff feels the PF spot will be so much weaker compared to the SF spot. For example...
On his highlights, N'Diaye plays a lot on the perimeter. So, if you take Graves, then that allows N'Diaye, Kam, & Hawthorne to be your guys at the SF position. Surely, of the three of them, 1 of them will rise up. Plus, N'Diaye gives some flexibility to play spot minutes at the 3/4/5.
Imagine this starting frontcourt:
SF: N'Diaye 6'11 210
PF: Graves 6'9 225
C: Moreno 7'0 250
Imagine this starting frontcourt:
SF: N'Diaye 6'11 210
PF: Graves 6'9 225
C: Moreno 7'0 250
Not saying I would pass up Momcilovic... just stating a scenario where Graves could be the better option.
Good post.
I think Mom has proven it at a high level. I think Graves may have the overall higher ceiling, but think he does not offer the proven leader who can take a game over.
Not any surprise for either guy but neither tested well.
Think Milan gives you a little more positional flexibility with the ability to play the 3 or 4. Graves feels like a 4 only.
Either would be an amazing addition. The existing roster makes Milan make a little more sense imo.
Either of them makes us the overwhelming favorite to take home #9 with an outside shot at 40-0.
Even in a thread like this, the ignore button is required. 
Either of those guys would be incredible to have. Either one would change my opinion about the offseason.
I’m going off watching them play and not what some dumb NBA guys think. That’s a joke btw.
Momcilovic obviously gives you the elite shooting but I think Graves gives you added inside punch while also being a “good” shooter.
Momcilovic is my pick but Graves would be a major get.
Agree, and I don't know if either or both would be realistic options, but the more I look at them, the more I think I would lean to adding Graves for a few reasons:
- This roster still lacks a little beef in the front court. So, he gives another solid body down low for post defense and especially rebounding.
- Additional low post scorer. This roster doesn't have much of that. In addition to creators off the bounce, it is invaluable to have a post guy who can score on the block as that gives offensive versatility IF the opposing defense is limiting the drives of the guards.
- Because he is also a perimeter threat (41% from 3pt in 2025-2026), his addition allows versatility for the team overall. You can play him at the 4 with either Moreno or Kepnang at the 5, or you could potentially play him as a small ball 5 with N'Diaye at the 4... then all 5 positions give you perimeter shooting.
So, again, no idea if either is a realistic option, but if I had to pick one or the other, I think I would choose Graves.
Either would make me feel pretty dang good about the team.
I would be happy with either, but given a choice, I think I'd take Momcilovic over Graves because of his shooting.
I'd look for him to shoot close to ten (10) threes a game, with the players all understanding that needs to happen.
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I'd look for him to shoot close to ten (10) threes a game, with the players all understanding that needs to happen.
Milan Momcilovic College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
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I believe Graves had said it was between Duke, LSU (Wade coached his brother), and the draft. Not sure if he’d consider us regardless of NIL package, but don’t see why we wouldn’t offer both if we really do have the money.
Easiest answer ever.
When it comes to Grab or Momcilovic, the one I would prefer to have is the FIRST one willing to commit.
And although my expectation is we get neither, I would love to be wrong. Because if we did, we’d have a legitimate chance to compete for the SEC title, assuming Moreno stays, and teammates’ chemistry is good.
And competing for the SEC title means we’d be an elite eight or beyond caliber team.
Then, the only wildcard would be player egos. If teammates don’t like each other, then we get last years’ results again.
When it comes to Grab or Momcilovic, the one I would prefer to have is the FIRST one willing to commit.
And although my expectation is we get neither, I would love to be wrong. Because if we did, we’d have a legitimate chance to compete for the SEC title, assuming Moreno stays, and teammates’ chemistry is good.
And competing for the SEC title means we’d be an elite eight or beyond caliber team.
Then, the only wildcard would be player egos. If teammates don’t like each other, then we get last years’ results again.
Graves is a heck of a player, the thing about Momcilovic is not just the fact that he is the besr shooter in the game, he is also 6'9" in shoes, so teams have to have someone big enough to go out and check him without losing post defense. Florida can send out Haugh at the 3, but how many teams have that? The way he would spread the floor in addition to the production makes him the ideal fit. But don't het me wrong, Graves brings A LOT to the table as well, we might just be a little more rock fight style
Unfortunately it seems so.Even in a thread like this, the ignore button is required.
I admit that my perception of Graves is skewed by our game against him, but I thought he looked overrated in that game.
As someone above said, you take whoever is willing to commit. Graves is the better all around player, but Momcilovic fills the bigger roster need of shooting. I think Momcilovic moves the ceiling a little higher for this team.
Both. Duke would get both, so we need to start pissing people off and flexing our muscle too.
That’s because you posted something that could possibly be seen as positive. That sir, will not be tolerated here.Even in a thread like this, the ignore button is required.
What this also means is you are guaranteeing one of those guys come here, you want Pope to get a 5th year and because of you, we’re now Indiana.
Sorry but you brought this on yourself.
Haven't seen a single mock that has Graves NOT in the first round.
He would be stupid to pull out regardless of NIL offer.
As seen by his testing scores, he's not a lottery level athlete and has probably peaked as far as draft position.
He could only hurt his stock by playing another year in college.
Mom on the other hand is borderline with most mocks having him just outside the first round.
Makes sense for him to grab an NIL payday and give it one more shot to solidify a first round slot in the '27 draft.
He would be stupid to pull out regardless of NIL offer.
As seen by his testing scores, he's not a lottery level athlete and has probably peaked as far as draft position.
He could only hurt his stock by playing another year in college.
Mom on the other hand is borderline with most mocks having him just outside the first round.
Makes sense for him to grab an NIL payday and give it one more shot to solidify a first round slot in the '27 draft.
Everyone, I suspect, would take both. Most, I think, would take either. But, if you could only have one …
Some good reasons on this thread being posted, for both players!
You go for Milan but a plan has to already be in place for Graves, if we have to pivot to him.(immediately)
Based on some really good posts in this thread the Staff has to land 1 of them.
You go for Milan but a plan has to already be in place for Graves, if we have to pivot to him.(immediately)
Based on some really good posts in this thread the Staff has to land 1 of them.
If you think this is stupid, there’s a whole lot of stupid out there my friend and a whole lot more to come. First round mocks do not equal first round guarantees. Second round picks contracts (mostly) do not equal what he could make in college. It’s a new world. IMO, if it’s iffy you’re a first rounder, it’s stupid not to go back to college these days.
Especially these guys that have stayed in the draft to this point. If they decide to come back to college, there’s no telling what they can command. The last two real difference makers? They could make $5M plus next year and I don’t think that’s hyperbole. Maybe even low balling. It’s a new world.
It's a rarity that someone would be projected first round by all the major mock drafts and fall completely out of the first round.
Graves is still being drafted on potential because he's a OAD.
He's a high floor type of player and going back to college and not having a dominant year could mean never sniffing the first round again.
From where he came from as a HS recruit, he would be stupid not to take a guaranteed NBA contract.
No one wants to be Hunter Dickinson.
He cleaned up in college but look at his career now.
If you want to be a pro you have to be serious about it.
There's nothing he can learn from Will Wade( his probable destination) that will make him a better NBA player.
I agree it WAS a rarity. Becoming much and much less so. Florida had a fringe first rounder(I know that’s out of context) and a projected lottery pick come back. Ngongba is coming back. Yaxel came back. That’s just off the top of my head. Yes, you are right “yesterday” but the times, they are a changin.
I love that Graves is a NBA draft prospect after his RS frosh year. RSing the right guys can really make sense. The new rule destroys that option, but under the old rule, Graves did what most players would not and it is paying dividends. He had a classmate that also RSed and made good money from the process.