Wisconsin greats Brad Davison, Sam Dekker react to latest commitment

TL;DR

Wisconsin Badgers received a transfer commitment from Hofstra forward Victory Onuetu, who previously played professionally in Spain. Notable alumni Brad Davison and Sam Dekker reacted positively on social media.

Key points

Wisconsin Badgers received a transfer commitment from Victory Onuetu
Onuetu played at Hofstra before joining Wisconsin
Brad Davison and Sam Dekker reacted on social media
Onuetu averaged 4.7 points and 6.9 rebounds at Hofstra
He has one year of eligibility remaining

Victory OnuetuBrad DavisonSam DekkerWisconsin Badgers

Two notable Wisconsin Badgers took to social media on Saturday to react to the program's latest transfer commitment.

That commit: Hofstra forward Victory Onuetu.

Onuetu joins Wisconsin after spending the 2025-26 season at Hofstra. The campaign was the Malaga, Spain, native's first at the collegiate level. He started 17 of 35 appearances, averaging 17.9 minutes, 4.7 points and 6.9 rebounds, while shooting 56% from the floor.

The 6-foot-10 forward previously played professional basketball overseas, most notably as Brad Davison's teammate with Monbus Obradoiro in 2024-25. He joins the Badgers with a final year of eligibility remaining.

Davison, who is currently on Wisconsin's coaching staff, was the first to give his thoughts on the forward's commitment.

"Boom!! Welcome to the Badger Family," Davison wrote on X. "Excited for Badger Nation to Watch Him Compete at the Highest Level."

The Wisconsin assistant was sure to be a major factor in Onuetu's recruitment. The talented forward joins a frontcourt rotation currently led by Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp. He should compete with Rapp for starting minutes alongside Winter, assuming the veteran returns to school for his senior season.

Davison wasn't the only notable former Badger to chime in on Onuetu's commitment; Sam Dekker also took to X to share his thoughts.

"Had a chance to get to know & play with Victory in the 2024/25 season in Spain; he was a practice squad player for our club," Dekker wrote. "His raw potential was through the roof, I couldn’t get over the physicality he brought to the floor at a young age. It made me excited to see him just starting to scratch the surface before heading to the States last year. More importantly, he is a terrific kid and will be an impactful player in the ways Wisconsin hasn’t had in many years! Great job to the staff on a BIG get."

Onuetu is Wisconsin's second transfer commitment of the offseason, joining George Washington guard Trey Autry. The Badgers' work in the portal is far from over, as they're still working to replace the top-end production of star guards John Blackwell and Nick Boyd.

According to Davison and Dekker, Onuetu is a strong addition to the team's rotation.

Q&A

Who is Victory Onuetu and what are his stats?

Victory Onuetu is a 6-foot-10 forward who averaged 4.7 points and 6.9 rebounds while shooting 56% from the floor during his season at Hofstra.

What did Brad Davison and Sam Dekker say about the commitment?

Brad Davison and Sam Dekker expressed their support and excitement for the Wisconsin Badgers' latest transfer commitment on social media.

How does Victory Onuetu fit into the Wisconsin Badgers' roster?

Victory Onuetu joins the Badgers with a final year of eligibility, adding depth to the forward position after previously playing professionally and at Hofstra.