Wisconsin wing John Tonje ranked among college basketball’s impactful 2024-25 transfers….
John Tonje, a graduate transfer to the Wisconsin Badgers for the 2024-25 season, has emerged as one of college basketball’s most impactful players. In his debut, he set a program record by scoring 23 points, the highest for any Badger in their first game since at least 2000.
Throughout the season, Tonje has maintained impressive averages of 18.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. His standout performance includes a career-high 41 points against No. 9 Arizona, ranking as the fourth-highest single-game scoring in Wisconsin history.
His consistent excellence earned him unanimous First-Team All-Big Ten honors, making him the first Wisconsin player to receive this recognition since 2022. Additionally, Tonje was named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List, highlighting his candidacy for National Player of the Year.
Tonje’s impact is further underscored by his efficiency, leading the NCAA in free-throw percentage at 94% and ranking second nationally in made free throws. His ability to perform against top-tier competition, averaging 22.5 points per game against top-50 NCAA NET ranked teams, demonstrates his significant contribution to Wisconsin’s success this season.
