Jovana Popovic is a Husky!

[Bone Dog]

finding more consistent three-point shooting options to replace Azzi is still a bit of a question mark even with Allie's emergence

It sure is, but I’m placing my money on Sarah Allie Blanca Ash Jovana Olivia and maybe even Morgan. It’s also still a question whether Kayleigh will improve her three-ball. That’s a lot of shooters, and a lot of capable ballhandlers, which appears to be Geno’s focus these days. Jovana will definitely fit in with this vision just fine.

One reason to have a lot of perimeter threats is to keep opposing teams from packing the paint on our bigs. But it’s also to open up paths to the rim for our slashers, and we’ll have a few of those: KK Kayleigh Kelis Jovana… and for midrange jump shots, and we have a few of those shooters too, like Kayleigh, Ash and Jovana. KK has been working on this of late, and I’d like to see Allie and Kelis develop this too.

 

[donalddoowop]

It sure is, but I’m placing my money on Sarah Allie Blanca Ash Jovana Olivia and maybe even Morgan. It’s also still a question whether Kayleigh will improve her three-ball. That’s a lot of shooters, and a lot of capable ballhandlers, which appears to be Geno’s focus these days. Jovana will definitely fit in with this vision just fine.

One reason to have a lot of perimeter threats is to keep opposing teams from packing the paint on our bigs. But it’s also to open up paths to the rim for our slashers, and we’ll have a few of those: KK Kayleigh Kelis Jovana… and for midrange jump shots, and we have a few of those shooters too, like Kayleigh, Ash and Jovana. KK has been working on this of late, and I’d like to see Allie and Kelis develop this too.

Add Blanca to the slashers.

 

[NycUcWbbFan]

It sure is, but I’m placing my money on Sarah Allie Blanca Ash Jovana Olivia and maybe even Morgan. It’s also still a question whether Kayleigh will improve her three-ball. That’s a lot of shooters, and a lot of capable ballhandlers, which appears to be Geno’s focus these days. Jovana will definitely fit in with this vision just fine.

One reason to have a lot of perimeter threats is to keep opposing teams from packing the paint on our bigs. But it’s also to open up paths to the rim for our slashers, and we’ll have a few of those: KK Kayleigh Kelis Jovana… and for midrange jump shots, and we have a few of those shooters too, like Kayleigh, Ash and Jovana. KK has been working on this of late, and I’d like to see Allie and Kelis develop this too.

UConn will be fine with shooters with the addition of Jovanna and Olivia.

Check out TS%:

• For reference, Mikayla Blakes has a TS% of 59% at a USG% of 32.7% (the highest USG% for players with TS% >= 58%).

Fast paced mix-match with several high IQ ball handlers and versatile players is here to stay.

• Geno and CD can make full use of Olivia and Sara Okeke with this style (the average rotation stint minutes is between 2 and 3 minutes).

 

[Bone Dog]

UConn will be fine with shooters with the addition of Jovanna and Olivia.

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Check out TS%:

• For reference, Mikayla Blakes has a TS% of 59% at a USG% of 32.7% (the highest USG% for players with TS% >= 58%).

Fast paced mix-match with several high IQ ball handlers and versatile players is here to stay.

• Geno and CD can make full use of Olivia and Sara Okeke with this style (the average rotation stint minutes is between 2 and 3 minutes).

Allie at .460 and Sarah at .406 are the returning core of perimeter shooters. It’s good to see Ash has pulled her 3pt% up to .372 after a very slow start. And Kayleigh at .343 is within range of becoming a real threat. Blanca at .380 has declined from a torrid start to the season. I hope this means she can find her consistency. KK is still below .300 which means she’s got work to do. I’m not sure there’s a path to real success in the W for a 5’9” guard who isn’t a consistent threat from 3.

Add Jovana and Olivia to this mix and things could be surprisingly great on the shooting front. If Olivia shoots as well as Dorka did (~.300) that will be really useful, though frankly a reliable elbow jumper from a big is more than enough of a threat to draw opposing bigs out of the low post.

My guess is Jovana will be at least as good from 3 as Nika was, who started ~.340 but edged above .400 in her last year once she started taking a lot more shots from there. In all other respects Jovana seems to be more offensive minded (and skilled) than Nika was. If she’s half the defender Nika was they’ll be doing just fine.

 

[From Canada]

Mega Mis (82) - Radivoj Korac (62)
Jovana --> 29:07 - 35 PTS - FG 12/17 (6/7 3PT) - FT 5/6 - 5 AST - 2 REB - 3 ST - 2 TO

 

[BobbyJ]

Mega Mis (82) - Radivoj Korac (62)
Jovana --> 29:07 - 35 PTS - FG 12/17 (6/7 3PT) - FT 5/6 - 5 AST - 2 REB - 3 ST - 2 TO

You want a shooting threat from your PG? Here you go right here. Those aren't layups, she can drill it.

 

[From Canada]

Jovana is having a very good season. I have attached her stats since the beginning. We can see that 45% of her shots from the floor are from the 3-point line. In comparison, Azzi's is 49.4% and Allie's is 75.2%. What's interesting about Jovana is her number of appearances at the free throw line. She's becoming a difficult player to guard because she really likes to drive to the basket. She varies her angles and speed and, above all, keeps the ball away from her defender.

I think she'll be able to avoid offensive fouls with her style of play. When you come from the international game, it's often more difficult to adjust to NCAA rules, which don't take into account the half circle under the basket for women. Defenders don't have that extra step to take position in order to draw an offensive foul. Blanca had trouble with that, but I think Jovana will adjust. The short highlights video attached illustrates what I mean.

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[Bone Dog]

Jovana is having a very good season. I have attached her stats since the beginning. We can see that 45% of her shots from the floor are from the 3-point line. In comparison, Azzi's is 49.4% and Allie's is 75.2%. What's interesting about Jovana is her number of appearances at the free throw line. She's becoming a difficult player to guard because she really likes to drive to the basket. She varies her angles and speed and, above all, keeps the ball away from her defender.

I think she'll be able to avoid offensive fouls with her style of play. When you come from the international game, it's often more difficult to adjust to NCAA rules, which don't take into account the half circle under the basket for women. Defenders don't have that extra step to take position in order to draw an offensive foul. Blanca had trouble with that, but I think Jovana will adjust. The short highlights video attached illustrates what I mean.

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Excellent video. Includes a couple clips from the game against Spain and Okeke.

One thing that strikes me is how much Jovana accomplishes in the lane without a lot of upper body strength. This is one place where she might add to her game right away, with Andrea Hudy’s help.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Popovic 19 of her last 24 from three.

That's 79%.

 

[BobbyJ]

Jovana is having a very good season. I have attached her stats since the beginning. We can see that 45% of her shots from the floor are from the 3-point line. In comparison, Azzi's is 49.4% and Allie's is 75.2%. What's interesting about Jovana is her number of appearances at the free throw line. She's becoming a difficult player to guard because she really likes to drive to the basket. She varies her angles and speed and, above all, keeps the ball away from her defender.

I think she'll be able to avoid offensive fouls with her style of play. When you come from the international game, it's often more difficult to adjust to NCAA rules, which don't take into account the half circle under the basket for women. Defenders don't have that extra step to take position in order to draw an offensive foul. Blanca had trouble with that, but I think Jovana will adjust. The short highlights video attached illustrates what I mean.

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At :42 and at 1:28 that is Okeke that she takes to school. Pop has legs like a gymnast, they're very strong and she has elite balance and speed. On penetration her head is always up and she can see through the defense and reads everything. So to your point of avoiding offensive fouls, that vision with the ability to stop on a dime is what will allow to do that. After she takes a season behind Arnold to pick up the system and calls, she can be dynamic.

 

[Zarathustra]

Jovana is having a very good season. I have attached her stats since the beginning. We can see that 45% of her shots from the floor are from the 3-point line. In comparison, Azzi's is 49.4% and Allie's is 75.2%. What's interesting about Jovana is her number of appearances at the free throw line. She's becoming a difficult player to guard because she really likes to drive to the basket. She varies her angles and speed and, above all, keeps the ball away from her defender.

I think she'll be able to avoid offensive fouls with her style of play. When you come from the international game, it's often more difficult to adjust to NCAA rules, which don't take into account the half circle under the basket for women. Defenders don't have that extra step to take position in order to draw an offensive foul. Blanca had trouble with that, but I think Jovana will adjust. The short highlights video attached illustrates what I mean.

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I loved the parts of the video with both Jovana and Okeke. You have
to keep your heads up... their interactions occur at multiple parts
of the video. Also of interest are the GAME SCORES at the bottom
of the screen. The scores for Serbia (Jovana) against multiple
teams, not just Spain. Could Okeke and Jovana be on the SAME
FRESHMAN team next year? Is Jovana's presence on Geno's Roster
an attraction for OKEKE? I think (probably) "YES"... but stay tuned!

 

[From Canada]

Mega Mis, Jovana's team, is now on an international break. This is to allow for the four qualifying tournaments for the World Cup, which will take place from September 4 to 13, 2026, in Berlin, Germany.The four qualifying tournaments will take place from March 11 to 17. Mega Mis will resume action on March 25.

I have attached the Puerto Rico qualifying tournament, which is the one in which the American team is competing. You can access the other three tournaments on the same page by clicking on “More” at the top of the screen and then on “Other qualifying tournaments.”

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It's time for the lowdown ahead of the curtain being raised on no fewer than 60 mouth-watering matchups.

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[Sluconn Husky]

The 5-8 Popovic will remind Husky fans a little of Nika Muhl, although Popovic's game is a bit more focused on the offensive end compared to Muhl's defensive prowess. Popovic is a shifty floor general type, a poised ball handler and solid decision-maker. She is a crafty finisher around the rim and a knockdown catch-and-shooter from 3-point range.

Women's NCAA basketball recruiting: Top 25 2026 class rankings

The Trojans added a third five-star recruit, vaulting them to the top of the latest rankings.

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[Sluconn Husky]

Popovic leads the Serbian league in scoring, is 4th in assists, 2nd in steals, and 1st in 3-pt%.

 

[BobbyJ]

The 5-8 Popovic will remind Husky fans a little of Nika Muhl, although Popovic's game is a bit more focused on the offensive end compared to Muhl's defensive prowess. Popovic is a shifty floor general type, a poised ball handler and solid decision-maker. She is a crafty finisher around the rim and a knockdown catch-and-shooter from 3-point range.

Women's NCAA basketball recruiting: Top 25 2026 class rankings

The Trojans added a third five-star recruit, vaulting them to the top of the latest rankings.

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The only resemblance I see is that they both have dark hair.

 

[RoadWarrior]

The only resemblance I see is that they both have dark hair.

I agree. I am looking forward to seeing Jovana play in a UCONN uniform and seeing what contribution she makes over time. My preference is a Point Guard who is genuinely a threat to score at multiple levels (e.g., Paige when she played PG), puts more pressure on opponents, and creates more room in the post to operate. KK is a great facilitator and defender, but her career average is 7.1 ppg. We will see where the additional points come from when Azzi departs, but more points from the PG would be a welcome addition, whether from KK or the PG collective.

 

[OldVet]

I agree. I am looking forward to seeing Jovana play in a UCONN uniform and seeing what contribution she makes over time. My preference is a Point Guard who is genuinely a threat to score at multiple levels (e.g., Paige when she played PG), puts more pressure on opponents, and creates more room in the post to operate. KK is a great facilitator and defender, but her career average is 7.1 ppg. We will see where the additional points come from when Azzi departs, but more points from the PG would be a welcome addition, whether from KK or the PG collective.

Based on highlight videos and the fact that Geno reeled her in, I feel that Jovana will do very well at UConn. She may be perfect at point guard or even better as a combo guard. I did a “why not analysis” to see if UConn may already be “set” at point guard in the immediate future.
There are more than 200 designated point guards in the Power 4 conferences. I collected data on the top 25 point guards in the NCAAW (primarily from the Power 4 conferences) plus UConn. The analysis compares Points, Assists, Steals, and Rebounds per minute. As you can see, KK Arnold and Kayleigh Heckel both would have fit “nicely” in the top 25 even if I hadn’t added them to the pool before collecting data.

​	Player​	Points/Min​	Player​	Assists/Min​	Player​	Steals/Min​	Player​	Rebounds/Min​
1​	Jaloni Cambridge	0.728​	Rori Harmon	0.232​	Hannah Hidalgo	0.130​	Olivia Miles	0.207​
2​	Hannah Hidalgo	0.698​	Olivia Miles	0.221​	Indya Nivar	0.090​	Courtney Ogden	0.173​
3​	Taliah Scott	0.643​	Raven Johnson	0.188​	Rori Harmon	0.091​	Zoe Brooks	0.165​
4​	MiLaysia Fulwiley	0.632​	Hannah Hidalgo	0.185​	KK Arnold	0.088​	Indya Nivar	0.164​
5​	S'Mya Nichols	0.624​	Jaloni Cambridge	0.179​	Raven Johnson	0.081​	Destinee Agubata	0.153​
6​	Sayvia Sellers	0.607​	Aaliyah Guyton	0.162​	Jaloni Cambridge	0.079​	Hannah Hidalgo	0.150​
7​	Olivia Miles	0.571​	Taina Mair	0.167​	MiLaysia Fulwiley	0.076​	Rori Harmon	0.135​
8​	Britt Prince	0.535​	Zoe Brooks	0.154​	Olivia Miles	0.069​	Britt Prince	0.134​
9​	Kiki Rice	0.503​	Jada Richard	0.153​	Taina Mair	0.067​	Kiki Rice	0.133​
10​	Zoe Brooks	0.495​	Kayleigh Heckel	0.152​	Kayleigh Heckel	0.066​	MiLaysia Fulwiley	0.123​
11​	Imari Berry	0.463​	Kiki Rice	0.151​	Sayvia Sellers	0.064​	Jaloni Cambridge	0.122​
12​	Zamareya Jones	0.45​	S'Mya Nichols	0.146​	Jada Richard	0.061​	Imari Berry	0.124​
13​	Destinee Agubata	0.425​	Sayvia Sellers	0.146​	Imari Berry	0.060​	Sayvia Sellers	0.119​
14​	Tajianna Roberts	0.41​	Zamareya Jones	0.145​	Kiki Rice	0.059​	Taliah Scott	0.115​
15​	Courtney Ogden	0.407​	Britt Prince	0.142​	Madisen McDaniel	0.057​	Raven Johnson	0.112​
16​	Indya Nivar	0.364​	Alivia McGill	0.142​	Britt Prince	0.056​	Alivia McGill	0.111​
17​	Kayleigh Heckel	0.363​	MiLaysia Fulwiley	0.137​	Zamareya Jones	0.056​	Tajianna Roberts	0.106​
18​	Lanie Grant	0.357​	Madisen McDaniel	0.134​	Aaliyah Guyton	0.054​	Kayleigh Heckel	0.105​
19​	Jada Richard	0.35​	KK Arnold	0.133​	S'Mya Nichols	0.051​	Zamareya Jones	0.105​
20​	Raven Johnson	0.346​	Indya Nivar	0.133​	Destinee Agubata	0.051​	Aaliyah Guyton	0.105​
21​	Aaliyah Guyton	0.338​	Courtney Ogden	0.124​	Alivia McGill	0.048​	KK Arnold	0.103​
22​	Taina Mair	0.329​	Tajianna Roberts	0.121​	Zoe Brooks	0.045​	S'Mya Nichols	0.102​
23​	Alivia McGill	0.297​	Destinee Agubata	0.120​	Taliah Scott	0.042​	Taina Mair	0.097​
24​	Rori Harmon	0.287​	Lanie Grant	0.116​	Tajianna Roberts	0.040​	Madisen McDaniel	0.095​
25​	KK Arnold	0.279​	Imari Berry	0.115​	Courtney Ogden	0.038​	Jada Richard	0.094​
26​	Madisen McDaniel	0.221​	Taliah Scott	0.101​	Lanie Grant	0.038​	Lanie Grant	0.089​

If nothing else, the analysis shows that Kayleigh Heckel can probably hold down the point guard position nicely if need be. K9 was a top-level scorer in High School; she averaged over 34 points per game in one season for a top-tier school. She hasn’t been called upon to produce at that level in college, but I don’t think Geno would have squeezed too hard to get more points out of her.
Popovic can play wherever she fits best, which may be at point guard. And I believe that many would agree that Kelis Fisher might be the best of the lot. We should not worry too much about who our next point guard will be; it looks like we're in good shape for now.
I readily accept the phrase “Lies, damned lies, and statistics,” so feel free to dismiss.

 

[Charliebball]

I think next season's point guard group is going to be just fine........I'm hoping to see both KK and K9 push their scoring averages into double digits with Kelis and Jovana competing for playing time......

 

[Bone Dog]

I’m really curious to see how Jovana plays in the context of D1 basketball with its greater speed and physicality than what she’s seen up to now. She appears to be very offense-minded and quite confident.

When I think about next year’s roster, I don’t focus on traditional position designations like PG or SG. Instead, I look to skills, and for the guards those are ball handling, shooting (perimeter and midrange), finishing at the rim, passing, rebounding, on-ball defense and scrapping for loose balls. We will have lost one of the greatest all around guard talents in D1 (for the second year in a row), so the full range of skills will matter a lot.

Geno seems more focused in recent years on having a lot of ballhandling talent, and if Morgan returns he’ll have a lot next season, maybe as many as 9. This suggests that next season the team will once again be very difficult to press effectively. Jovana will probably play an important role in this, not just in breaking the press but in punishing opponents whose defense doesn’t recover quickly enough. It looks like slashing through a ragged defense at midcourt is exactly her element. She is also a perimeter threat and may add to the transition that way as well. Nothing stings a pressing team more than giving up transition 3s, and Allie and Ash are already available for that role.

At 5’8”, Jovana will be the smallest guard we’ve had in quite a while. This may also be an asset, since speedy littles can be as disruptive as bigs in the post, especially if they are 3-level scoring threats, which she seems to be. This may nudge her past Kelis on the depth chart. At the very least, the competition may push Kelis to expand her own skillset.

All in all, I think the future of UConn’s guard corps looks bright with Jovana.

 

[oldhusky]

I’m really curious to see how Jovana plays in the context of D1 basketball with its greater speed and physicality than what she’s seen up to now. She appears to be very offense-minded and quite confident.

When I think about next year’s roster, I don’t focus on traditional position designations like PG or SG. Instead, I look to skills, and for the guards those are ball handling, shooting (perimeter and midrange), finishing at the rim, passing, rebounding, on-ball defense and scrapping for loose balls. We will have lost one of the greatest all around guard talents in D1 (for the second year in a row), so the full range of skills will matter a lot.

Geno seems more focused in recent years on having a lot of ballhandling talent, and if Morgan returns he’ll have a lot next season, maybe as many as 9. This suggests that next season the team will once again be very difficult to press effectively. Jovana will probably play an important role in this, not just in breaking the press but in punishing opponents whose defense doesn’t recover quickly enough. It looks like slashing through a ragged defense at midcourt is exactly her element. She is also a perimeter threat and may add to the transition that way as well. Nothing stings a pressing team more than giving up transition 3s, and Allie and Ash are already available for that role.

At 5’8”, Jovana will be the smallest guard we’ve had in quite a while. This may also be an asset, since speedy littles can be as disruptive as bigs in the post, especially if they are 3-level scoring threats, which she seems to be. This may nudge her past Kelis on the depth chart. At the very least, the competition may push Kelis to expand her own skillset.

All in all, I think the future of UConn’s guard corps looks bright with Jovana.

Certainly the depth looks outstanding. We may not have a major star like Azzi or Paige returning, but all of the guards on next year's roster could be very good. The competition for playing time could be ramped up in a major way depending on what happens with our bigger players.

The quality of our bigs affects the playing time of the guards. Our guards got way more playing time due to small ball. The 3 was mostly manned by guards and sometimes even a guard at the 4. We may go small again but it is not hard to imagine a scenario where the guards are splitting 80 minutes instead of 120.

Blanca will need to start soon, probably at the 3. Morgan if she comes back healthy could be the backup there. If we added Okeke or a very good big Serah might even play some at the 3, and Blanca a little at the 2. If we don't make a new major addition of a quality big, I suspect we will play small ball again, but not as much as this year, partly because of Morgan.

If we got Okeke, we could go more traditional on a regular basis, and even go bigger than that on occasion with Serah at the 3. The competition for guard playing time is tight even when assuming three positions are available. If it turns out to be two instead even more so.

 

[vaeman]

Certainly the depth looks outstanding. We may not have a major star like Azzi or Paige returning, but all of the guards on next year's roster could be very good. The competition for playing time could be ramped up in a major way depending on what happens with our bigger players.

The quality of our bigs affects the playing time of the guards. Our guards got way more playing time due to small ball. The 3 was mostly manned by guards and sometimes even a guard at the 4. We may go small again but it is not hard to imagine a scenario where the guards are splitting 80 minutes instead of 120.

Blanca will need to start soon, probably at the 3. Morgan if she comes back healthy could be the backup there. If we added Okeke or a very good big Serah might even play some at the 3, and Blanca a little at the 2. If we don't make a new major addition of a quality big, I suspect we will play small ball again, but not as much as this year, partly because of Morgan.

If we got Okeke, we could go more traditional on a regular basis, and even go bigger than that on occasion with Serah at the 3. The competition for guard playing time is tight even when assuming three positions are available. If it turns out to be two instead even more so.

Isn't Serah Williams graduating this year?

 

[oldhusky]

Isn't Serah Williams graduating this year?

Yes, sorry I meant Sarah not Serah might be playing more minutes at the 3. The Big O replaces Serah, but another major big Okeke or portal could result in more use of bigger lineups, and Blanca could start at the 3.

 

[PhillyCoach]

A few things I like about JPop are: she uses head fakes, shoulder fakes, and change of direction--more than most UConn players. Her left hand is outstanding--her fade away hook is pretty. She uses the glass very nicely and smooth. She keeps the ball away from the defender and shoots from multiple angles so her shot rarely gets blocked. Allie does this well too. KK gets her shot blocked on the inside more often than she should. HH from ND is great at shooting inside without getting blocked unbelievable for a little guard.
Her three point shot looks very "repeatable" and reliable. She sees the floor well. Seems to have a high BB IQ. I am not concerned about her size. There are multiple small guards this year in the NCAA that are valuable.
JPop is a BASKETBALL PLAYER.

 

[OldVet]

A few things I like about JPop are: she uses head fakes, shoulder fakes, and change of direction--more than most UConn players. Her left hand is outstanding--her fade away hook is pretty. She uses the glass very nicely and smooth. She keeps the ball away from the defender and shoots from multiple angles so her shot rarely gets blocked. Allie does this well too. KK gets her shot blocked on the inside more often than she should. HH from ND is great at shooting inside without getting blocked unbelievable for a little guard.
Her three point shot looks very "repeatable" and reliable. She sees the floor well. Seems to have a high BB IQ. I am not concerned about her size. There are multiple small guards this year in the NCAA that are valuable.
JPop is a BASKETBALL PLAYER.

Could not agree more:

Jaloni Cambridge 5' 7"
Hannah Hidalgo 5' 6"
Rori Harmon 5' 6"
Olivia Miles 5' 10"
Jovana Popovic 5’ 8”

Talent will determine Jovana’s fate, not size.

 

[From Canada]

Jovana has been selected to participate in the second window of the first qualifying round for Eurobasket 2027. The professional leagues are currently all on hiatus to comply with the qualifications for the upcoming World Cup. This means that, for this occasion, the qualifications for Eurobasket 2027 should feature lists of the best players from each country. The Serbian national team has 18 players on its roster (see attachment), so being part of the 12-player selection is even more commendable. Only players playing in the NCAA or who are injured will not be present.

The competition includes 27 teams, and the games will be played between March 11 and 17. There are seven groups in total, six of four and one of three, in which Serbia finds itself. Serbia's two games will take place on March 11 and 14. The top two teams from each group and the three best third-placed teams will advance to the second round, the first window of which will take place from November 8 to 18. This means that 17 teams will advance. To see more, click on “More,” followed by another click on “Competition.” The official website is attached, where you can find all the information. Note that Nika Muhl will also be playing for Croatia.
All FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers are available live and demand on FIBA's official YouTube channel.


Author: Tanjug

05.Mar,2026.

No best: Serbia's coach announces roster for women's national team

Serbia's coach Miloš Pavlović has named the roster for the games against Iceland and Portugal as part of the second qualifying window for the European Championship, which will be held in 2027 in Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden.

The roster includes: Jovana Nogić, Aleksandra Stanaćev, Dragana Stanković, Maša Janković, Ivana Raca, Nadia Smailbegović, Jovana Jevtović, Nevena Rosić, Jovana Boričić, Teodora Turudić, Jovana Popović, Marta Mitrović, Ivana Katanić, Marta Jovanović, Lana Brenjo, Milica Dragičević.

The Serbia national team begins preparations on Saturday, March 7, for the matches against Iceland and Portugal.

The team will start training on Saturday at the “Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall”. The team and coaching staff will on Monday, March 9, they will travel to Novi Sad, where on Wednesday, March 11, at 6 PM in the small hall of the “JPSPC Vojvodina,” they will play against Iceland. On Thursday, March 12, the national team will travel to Portugal, where on Saturday, March 14, at 8 PM, they will play against the host.

Serbia is first in the Group G standings with two wins, Portugal has a 1-1 record, and Iceland is 0-2. The top two teams will advance to the second, final round of qualifying, where 24 national teams will be divided into six groups, and the top two from each group will qualify for the European Championship.


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Selektor Srbije Miloš Pavlović odredio je spisak košarkašica za mečeve protiv Islanda i Portugala u okviru drugog prozora kvalifikacija za Evropsko prvenstvo,

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[From Canada]

Jovana has been selected to participate in the second window of the first qualifying round for Eurobasket 2027. The professional leagues are currently all on hiatus to comply with the qualifications for the upcoming World Cup. This means that, for this occasion, the qualifications for Eurobasket 2027 should feature lists of the best players from each country. The Serbian national team has 18 players on its roster (see attachment), so being part of the 12-player selection is even more commendable. Only players playing in the NCAA or who are injured will not be present.

The competition includes 27 teams, and the games will be played between March 11 and 17. There are seven groups in total, six of four and one of three, in which Serbia finds itself. Serbia's two games will take place on March 11 and 14. The top two teams from each group and the three best third-placed teams will advance to the second round, the first window of which will take place from November 8 to 18. This means that 17 teams will advance. To see more, click on “More,” followed by another click on “Competition.” The official website is attached, where you can find all the information. Note that Nika Muhl will also be playing for Croatia.
All FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers are available live and demand on FIBA's official YouTube channel.


Author: Tanjug

05.Mar,2026.

No best: Serbia's coach announces roster for women's national team

Serbia's coach Miloš Pavlović has named the roster for the games against Iceland and Portugal as part of the second qualifying window for the European Championship, which will be held in 2027 in Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden.

The roster includes: Jovana Nogić, Aleksandra Stanaćev, Dragana Stanković, Maša Janković, Ivana Raca, Nadia Smailbegović, Jovana Jevtović, Nevena Rosić, Jovana Boričić, Teodora Turudić, Jovana Popović, Marta Mitrović, Ivana Katanić, Marta Jovanović, Lana Brenjo, Milica Dragičević.

The Serbia national team begins preparations on Saturday, March 7, for the matches against Iceland and Portugal.

The team will start training on Saturday at the “Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall”. The team and coaching staff will on Monday, March 9, they will travel to Novi Sad, where on Wednesday, March 11, at 6 PM in the small hall of the “JPSPC Vojvodina,” they will play against Iceland. On Thursday, March 12, the national team will travel to Portugal, where on Saturday, March 14, at 8 PM, they will play against the host.

Serbia is first in the Group G standings with two wins, Portugal has a 1-1 record, and Iceland is 0-2. The top two teams will advance to the second, final round of qualifying, where 24 national teams will be divided into six groups, and the top two from each group will qualify for the European Championship.


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Choose your hero: Who's the biggest star of Window 2?

Which player is most likely to light up the second window of the Qualifiers?

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Seniorke – 2025

Женске репрезентације Претходне сениорске репрезентације Сениорке Србије квалификације за Европско првенство 2027

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Nema najbolje: Selektor Srbije objavio spisak košarkašica

Selektor Srbije Miloš Pavlović odredio je spisak košarkašica za mečeve protiv Islanda i Portugala u okviru drugog prozora kvalifikacija za Evropsko prvenstvo,

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Sorry, I just saw that there are still 16 players on the roster, so stay tuned.

 

[donalddoowop]

Could not agree more:

Jaloni Cambridge 5' 7"
Hannah Hidalgo 5' 6"
Rori Harmon 5' 6"
Olivia Miles 5' 10"
Jovana Popovic 5’ 8”

Talent will determine Jovana’s fate, not size.

All those you listed other than Jovana are still playing in the NCAA Tournament.

 

[From Canada]

The 5-8 Popovic will remind Husky fans a little of Nika Muhl, although Popovic's game is a bit more focused on the offensive end compared to Muhl's defensive prowess. Popovic is a shifty floor general type, a poised ball handler and solid decision-maker. She is a crafty finisher around the rim and a knockdown catch-and-shooter from 3-point range.

Women's NCAA basketball recruiting: Top 25 2026 class rankings

The Trojans added a third five-star recruit, vaulting them to the top of the latest rankings.

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Here is a FIBA article from last month on the European side about 20 players under the age of 20 who are on the rise. And here is what it says about Jovana. Six of the players mentioned are currently playing in the NCAA, and at least four others will do so next season. It also mentions Big O and Sara Okeke.

Jovana Popović – Serbia

GUARD​

Birth Date: October 5, 2007 (18 years old) Height: 1.75m (5ft 9in)

Anyone in any doubt as to the potential of Popovic just needs to firstly consider how she not only debuted at FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 just 17 years-old but also excelled - as well as how she has signed with arguably the most famous college program of them all at UConn. If Geno Auriemma wants you, that is quite the endorsement.

Ever since she stepped onto the FIBA youth stage, the playmaker has been incredible - including playing at three editions of the FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket. From multiple dazzling displays and numbers, to All-Star Five spots and rave reviews, Popovic has all the attributes to reach the top and will only get smarter under Coach Auriemma.

20 Under 20: Who are Europe's leading rising stars?

Who's got what it takes to become a senior superstar of the future?

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[From Canada]

Attached is one of the latest Instagram posts from the Serbian national team and their upcoming first game against Iceland, which is the second window of the first qualifying round for Eurobasket 2027. The game will take place on Wednesday at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. We are not sure if we will see Jovana in uniform, as there are currently 16 players on their roster and only 12 can be in uniform.

By staying on the attachment provided for the game, you will probably be able to find out before it starts if she is in uniform. Usually, part of the warm-up is visible. It will depend on when the broadcast starts, sometimes 10 to 15 minutes before the game begins. When the Box Score tab appears to the right of the Overview tab, we will be able to see if she is in uniform. All players who will be taking part in the game will be on the box score. From the same page, you can switch to full screen to watch the game and then exit to view the box score.

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Serbia vs Iceland - First Round - FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers | FIBA Basketball

Serbia vs Iceland - Browse boxscore, game information & live stats, team rosters, photos and video highlights

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[From Canada]

Good news, Jovana has quick hands.