Amidst all of the UW victories on the field of play this past week, there was some pretty big victories off the field as the football and basketball teams both picked up commitments.?

Coach Bret Bielema and his staff?received?a verbal from ?Peniel Jean, an athletic defensive back from Wellington FL. Defensive line coach Charlie Partridge is responsible for the?recruiting?in Florida, and once again he delivered by bringing in UW’s best prospect in the?recruiting?cycle – this?according?to Rivals.com. Jean was recruited as a safety by most schools, but the Badgers like him at cornerback and that is where the 5-foot-11 prospect will play once he arrives in Madison. Jean should compete for playing time as soon as he gets on campus, as UW’s current cornerback situation is far from perfect.?

UW hoops got a commitment of?their?own as Duje Dukan gave his pledge to Bo Ryan and his staff. Dukan is a 6-foot-8 small forward who is known for his nice shooting touch. He?received?a late offer from UW once Vander Blue committed to Marquette, and it didn’t take long for the Illinois-native to take advantage of the open spot.?