The news was reported by CBS Sports reporter Jon Rothstein on Twitter:
Last season, the 6-foot-11 Serbian forward averaged 12.1 points and led the Trojans in field goal percentage. He was a key player on the glass, totaling 237 rebounds.
With word that Jovanovic will not return, USC is now without six projected returners from the team that reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time under Andy Enfield. Jovanovic is the second Trojan to announce their decision of going pro, joining guard Julian Jacobs.
Then there were graduate transfers Darion Clark and Katin Reinhardt, along with traditional transfers Malik Marquetti and Malik Martin.