A Quiet Departure
Reese Jaramillo, a walk‑on who contributed to the Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball program over the past two seasons, announced on Instagram that she will not return for the 2026‑27 campaign. In a brief video she said she is closing a chapter after giving everything she could to the team, emphasizing that her identity as a teammate and person mattered more than the lure of high‑profile basketball.
Having appeared in nine games across the 2024‑25 and 2025‑26 years, Jaramillo’s impact was modest on the stat sheet but profound in the locker room. She took the opportunity to thank the friendships she forged and the lessons she learned under the program’s guidance.
Reflections on a Season
Jaramillo’s departure creates a vacancy in the roster, prompting coaches to begin the search for a new walk‑on to maintain depth heading into the next season. The move underscores the fluid nature of college basketball benches, where personal growth can sometimes outweigh scholarship opportunities.
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison, which oversees the program, will now need to fill the spot left by Jaramillo while continuing to build a competitive squad for the upcoming season.