'Every day has its own challenges': Former Wisconsin star guard settling into NBA routine
Michael McCleary
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Michael McCleary
Former Badgers guard John Tonje recalls the night he was drafted No. 53 overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2025 NBA Draft, which produced a viral video in which his TV was knocked over and disconnected.
Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball meets BYU in nonconference showdown
BYU center Keba Keita goes to the basket during the first half of a game against Wisconsin on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
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BYU guard Richie Saunders lays the ball into the basket during the first half of a game against Wisconsin on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
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BYU forward AJ Dybantsa shoots over Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) and forward Nolan Winter (31) during the first half of a game against Wisconsin on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
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BYU guard Richie Saunders, center, is fouled by Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (0) as he drives to the basket during the first half of a game against Wisconsin on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
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BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks to pass the ball to BYU guard Dawson Baker (25)Â during the first half of a game against Wisconsin on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots the ball over BYU guard Richie Saunders (15)Â during the second half of a game against Wisconsin on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
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Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter, center left, passes the ball to guard Jack Janicki (5) around the defense of BYU guard Dawson Baker, center right, during the second half of a game against Wisconsin on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
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BYU guard Robert Wright III, right, steals the ball from Wisconsin guard Hayden Jones (13)Â during the first half of a game against Wisconsin on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) lays the ball into the basket during the second half of a game on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
Tyler Tate, Associated Press
BYU guard Richie Saunders (15) shoots the ball over Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (0)Â during the first half of a game on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
Tyler Tate, Associated Press
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) drives to the basket while defended by BYU forward Tyler Mrus (2) and center Keba Keita (13)Â during the second half of a game on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) shoots the ball over BYU guard Robert Wright III (1)Â during the second half of a game on Friday in Salt Lake City.Â
