Wisconsin women's basketball loses Serbian wing Jovana Spasovski to portal

Spasovski becomes the second Badgers player to enter the transfer portal this month.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:33am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented women's basketball game, with sharp planes of navy, green, and orange overlapping to create a dynamic, abstract composition.The transfer portal continues to reshape college basketball rosters, as Wisconsin deals with the departures of two key players.Madison Today

Jovana Spasovski, a 6-foot sophomore wing from Serbia, has announced her plan to transfer from the Wisconsin women's basketball team with two seasons of eligibility remaining. Spasovski joins Alie Bisballe as the second UW player to enter the transfer portal on April 6, the first day players could do so.

Why it matters

The loss of Spasovski and Bisballe leaves Wisconsin with four open roster spots for the 2026-27 season as the team looks to rebuild and improve upon a challenging recent campaign.

The details

In her two seasons with the Badgers, Spasovski played in 54 games and made one start, averaging 1.9 points and 1.0 rebound per game. She thanked the program, fans, and everyone who made her experience in America 'unforgettable'.

  • Spasovski announced her plan to transfer on April 6, 2026.
  • The transfer portal window opened on April 6, 2026 and will close on April 20, 2026.

The players

Jovana Spasovski

A 6-foot sophomore wing from Serbia who played for the Wisconsin women's basketball team for two seasons.

Alie Bisballe

A 6-4 sophomore who also entered the transfer portal on April 6, 2026, joining Spasovski as the second Wisconsin player to do so.

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What they’re saying

“'My sincere thanks to everyone who made it possible for me to come here and to the entire program for this beautiful experience. A special thank you to the fans who supported us at any time of the day and every single person who made this experience unforgettable. Wisconsin will always be a big and beautiful part of my experience in America.'”

— Jovana Spasovski

What’s next

With the known departures, Wisconsin has four roster spots open for the 2026-27 season as the team looks to rebuild its roster through the transfer portal and recruiting.

The takeaway

The loss of Spasovski and Bisballe is a setback for the Wisconsin women's basketball program, which must now focus on filling those roster spots and finding new talent to help the team improve after a challenging recent campaign.