Utah Jazz Draft John Tonje with 53rd Overall Pick in Second Round

The Utah Jazz selected Wisconsin wing John Tonje with the 53rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, adding him to a class that includes Ace Bailey (No. 5) and Walter Clayton Jr. (No. 18). Tonje, a 6’5”, 212-pound wing from North Omaha, Nebraska, was a versatile scorer at Wisconsin, averaging 14.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in his final season. He also led the Badgers to the NCAA Tournament and set a school record with 37 points against BYU. Tonje played a key role with the Cameroon National Team during the 2023 FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, helping them go 4-0.

Though he transferred to Missouri in 2023–24, a recurring injury limited him to just eight games, resulting in a medical redshirt. If his shooting translates, Tonje’s size and athleticism could make him a valuable rotation piece for the Jazz.