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Hofstra transfer Victory Onuetu commits to Wisconsin

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Hofstra forward Victory Onuetu has committed to Wisconsin out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. Onuetu averaged 4. 7 points and 6.

9 rebounds per games during his first season in college last season. He appeared in 35 games for the Pride last season, logging 17 starts before entering the NCAA transfer portal. Onuetu was considered a junior this past season after coming over from playing professionally Spain.

Before coming over to the United States last offseason, Onuetu played for CB Prat Juventud in the Spanish Segunda FEB. He averaged 10. 9 points and 6.

1 rebounds per game there. Additionally, he also played for Monbus Obradoiro in the Primera FEB League. “Having Victory coming to our program is a terrific addition to our team,” Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard said, via release .

“He’s an extremely talented, athletic front line player that gives us excellent rim pressure in transition, lob threats in the half court, shot blocking capability and relentless rebounding. “In addition to complimenting our roster plan very well, he is an extraordinary person who Badger fans are going to love getting to know. We can’t wait until we can begin working with him when he arrives in June!