Mar 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) shoots the ball against Montana Grizzlies guard Money Williams (0) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje finishes Top 5 in shooting drills at NBA Draft combine

Originally posted on Wisconsin Badgers on SI
By Lorin Cox | Last updated May 13, 2025 7:41 PM ET

John Tonje is having a strong start to the NBA Draft combine.

After measuring in with good size and length , the Wisconsin Badgers guard took to the court for shooting drills and showed off his sweet stroke.

According to ESPN's Jonathan Givony, Tonje hit shots at a 60 percent rate during combine drills, which was tied for third best among all participants.

Final best shooters at the NBA draft Combine drills (aggregate of all shots). Scorching day for Mark Sears.

68%Mark Sears
63%Chaz Lanier
60%PJ Haggerty
60%John Tonje
60%Ryan Nembhard
59%Milos Uzan
59%Cedric Coward
58%Walter Clayton
57% Koby Brea
57% Yaxel Lendeborg pic.twitter.com/zNcQnkKZQN
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 13, 2025

He was overshadowed by Alabama's Mark Sears shooting 68 percent, but Tonje still shot better than some projected first round picks performing in the drills.

In his one year at Wisconsin, he shot 47.2 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from three as he averaged over 22 points per game.

NBA mock drafts still have him going in the second round, but if he keeps performing well at the combine, he could boost his stock and show why he deserves to be taken earlier.

Looking into the second round. Wisconsin's John Tonje, albeit older, could very well end up being a good NBA roleplayer. The scoring knack is there and the shooting from him is as professional as you can get. A guy off the bench who you can count on offensively. Hornet guy
— rodlo (@roddystr) May 13, 2025