Wisconsin's John Tonje Drafted by Utah Jazz
- On Thursday night, Utah Jazz select 24-year-old John Tonje with the 53rd pick, ending his six-year college career and joining fellow draft picks in Summer League.
- After a record-setting college season, Wisconsin's John Tonje, 24, shot 38.8% from three and made 231 free throws with 90.9% accuracy, highlighting his scoring prowess and draft appeal.
- Despite ESPN projecting him at 39th, 12 teams passed on Tonje before Utah selected him at 53rd, highlighting his draft slide.
- The Jazz add offensive depth by drafting veteran scorer John Tonje, who joins fellow rookies Bailey and Clayton Jr. for Summer League roles.
- Beyond Summer League, Tonje, Utah's first Omaha native since 2018, has a chance to earn NBA minutes in preseason as he aims to prove his longevity.
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