Wisconsin basketball adds Hofstra forward Victory Onuetu in transfer portal
Wisconsin men's basketball has added one of the most efficient offensive rebounders in the country via the transfer portal.
Wisconsin men's basketball 's frontcourt has gotten some help from the transfer portal. Hofstra forward/center transfer Victory Onuetu has committed to the Badgers , the team announced April 18. Onuetu, a native of Alhaurin el Grande, Malaga, Spain, averaged 4.
7 points and 6. 9 rebounds in 17. 9 minutes per game as a junior at Hofstra.
The 6-foot-10 forward also had 36 blocks in 35 games. His offensive rebounding rate of 17. 2% ranked ninth in the county, per KenPom .
"Having Victory coming to our program is a terrific addition to our team," UW coach Greg Gard said in a 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. " Gard also said Onuetu is an "extraordinary person who Badger fans are going to love getting to know.