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The Wisconsin Badgers exceeded expectations last season when John Tonje led the team to the Big Ten Championship Game and a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 20

Wisconsin Badgers: Speedy Guard Outlines Perfect Fit Within 2025-26 Offense

With the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team ramping up preparations for the upcoming season, some early flashes have been shown by the offense. Wisconsin has undergone a serious face-lift after putting nearly every egg into the John Tonje basket a year ago.

John Tonje misses first NBA Summer League game with Utah Jazz due to injury

John Tonje is still waiting for his NBA Summer League debut with the Utah Jazz. The Wisconsin Badgers rookie sat out his team's first game on Saturday night due to a right ankle sprain.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 5

Utah Jazz Rookie Ruled Out of Summer League Game vs. 76ers

The Utah Jazz will be without one of their three rookies selected during last week's draft for their first summer league showing against the Philadelphia 76ers.

What Utah Jazz are getting in Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje

John Tonje has a real opportunity to stick with the Utah Jazz after they took him in the second round of the NBA Draft, especially after the team traded away guard Collin Sexton last week.

Former Wisconsin Badgers Star Signed by Utah Jazz as Undrafted Free Agent

Last week, Wisconsin Badgers star John Tonje was drafted by the Utah Jazz with the 53rd overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. In his only year at Wisconsin, he averaged 19.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 47/39/90 from the floor.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / June 28

Former Wisconsin Basketball Standout Joins Potential Perfect NBA Draft Match During 2nd Round

A former Wisconsin basketball star was able to hear his name called during the recent NBA draft and appears to have landed in a perfect spot. John Tonje, a transfer guard who stole the hearts of Badgers fans and impressed the country last season, was selected by the Utah Jazz in the second round of the draft.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 27

Utah Jazz’s New Rookie Shares First Thoughts After Being Drafted

The Utah Jazz wrapped up their 2025 NBA Draft with a final selection of Wisconsin's John Tonje at pick 53 on Thursday night, finalizing their class of three new rookies to add into the fold for next season.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / June 27

Wisconsin Badgers’ John Tonje Passed on by Bucks, Falls to 53rd in NBA Draft

In mock drafts leading up to the actual event, Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje saw his stock inch higher and higher. ESPN’s projections the day before round one had him going 39th to the Raptors.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 27

Wisconsin basketball's John Tonje selected by Utah Jazz during 2025 NBA Draft

University of Wisconsin men's basketball superstar John Tonje became just the second Badger since 2015 to be selected in the NBA Draft. The Utah Jazz made Tonje the 53rd overall pick Thursday.

Utah Jazz Select John Tonje With 53rd Pick in NBA Draft

With the 53rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz have selected forward John Tonje out of Wisconsin. The Jazz had their lone second-round pick waiting towards the back half of the night at 53 following their decision to trade pick 43 in their deal to land Walter Clayton Jr.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 30

Former Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje ranks outside of Top 40 in latest ESPN NBA Draft big board

John Tonje was hoping to boost his draft stock with a good week at the NBA Draft scouting combine. The early returns aren't showing much movement for him.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 16

John Tonje bounces back with stronger showing in second NBA Draft combine scrimmage

For John Tonje, it's not about how you start; it's how you finish. The Wisconsin Badgers guard struggled in his first five-on-five scrimmage at the NBA Draft combine, but he redeemed himself in his second and final scrimmage of the event.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 15

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje disappoints in NBA Draft combine scrimmage after shooting well in drills

Playing in a basketball scrimmage with a bunch of strangers you've never played with before is never easy, but Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje had a particularly tough time with it at the NBA Draft combine.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 13

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

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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 7

Wisconsin Basketball Offense Could Greatly Benefit From Strong Transfer Nick Boyd

The Wisconsin basketball team recently began the search to replace star guard John Tonje after the end of a successful season. Wisconsin snagged a gem in the transfer portal a season ago after taking a chance on Tonje, who had missed the entire season prior due to a knee injury.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 23

Wisconsin’s John Tonje describes failed final possession after record night vs. BYU

Arguably the best game of the first three days of March Madness happened late on Saturday night in Denver. No. 3 seed Wisconsin basketball and No. 6 seed BYU clashed in a high-scoring affair with plenty of drama and some great shotmaking for all 40 minutes.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22

Why Wisconsin-BYU could be closest game of second round

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 15

No. 18 Wisconsin holds off No. 7 Michigan State behind John Tonje's 32 points

John Tonje poured in 32 points as No. 18 Wisconsin snapped No. 7 Michigan State's eight-game winning streak with a 77-74 Big Ten tournament semifinal victory Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 14

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 15

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College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / November 27, 2024

How John Tonje Revolutionized Wisconsin Basketball

Coming into the season there were many questions about Wisconsin basketball. There was a lot of roster turnover and many were wondering who would be the team’s leader this year.

College Basketball News / Basketball Network / November 26, 2024

'Has anybody ever averaged 2.6 points one season and then scored 41 in a game the next?' - John Tonje earns praise as 'the best transfer in the country'

If there's one team that has had a hot start in the new NCAA season, it is the Wisconsin Badgers. Ranked No. 15, they are 7-0 after a win against the unranked Pittsburgh Panthers, who suffered their first loss of the season after six straight victories, all thanks to John Tonje.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 25, 2024

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