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

Sophomore wing player from Serbia departs Badgers program after two seasons

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:47am

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The University of Wisconsin women's basketball team has lost another player to the NCAA transfer portal, as 6-foot sophomore wing Jovana Spasovski from Serbia announced plans to leave the program with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Why it matters

Player transfers have become increasingly common in college basketball, as athletes seek new opportunities to develop their skills and earn more playing time. The loss of Spasovski is a setback for the Badgers, who are looking to rebuild their roster and improve on recent seasons.

The details

Spasovski, a native of Serbia, played two seasons for the Badgers, appearing in 36 games and averaging 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest. In a social media post, she thanked the Wisconsin program and community for the 'beautiful experience' during her time in Madison.

  • Spasovski announced her plans to transfer on April 6, 2026.
  • She had two seasons of NCAA eligibility remaining at the time of her departure.

The players

Jovana Spasovski

A 6-foot sophomore wing player from Serbia who spent two seasons with the Wisconsin women's basketball team.

University of Wisconsin women's basketball team

The NCAA Division I women's basketball program at the University of Wisconsin.

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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.”

— Jovana Spasovski

The takeaway

Spasovski's departure is the latest in a series of player transfers for the Wisconsin women's basketball team, highlighting the challenges the program faces in retaining talent and building roster continuity.