How Salt Lake City Stars landed 3 former Wisconsin men's basketball teammates
Michael McCleary
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Former Badgers guard John Tonje shares a story about being approached by members of his organization in preparation for the G League draft, asking for an opinion on his former Badgers teammate, Max Klesmit. Tonje's response: "Go get him." Now he, Klesmit and Crowl share a professional roster.
Former Wisconsin men's basketball guard Max Klesmit runs in the uniform of his new professional team, the G League's Salt Lake City Stars, which he shares a roster with former his Badgers teammates John Tonje and Steven Crowl.
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Former Wisconsin men's basketball players Steven Crowl, Max Klesmit and John Tonje pose for a photo after watching the Badgers' matchup with BYU on Nov. 21, 2025 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
The sophomore could have sulked after his change in roles, but he's trying to embrace the new situation and provide a scoring punch off the bench.
Former Wisconsin men's basketball players Steven Crowl, Max Klesmit and John Tonje pose for a photo after watching the Badgers' matchup with BYU on Nov. 21, 2025 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Former Wisconsin men's basketball guard Max Klesmit runs in the uniform of his new professional team, the G League's Salt Lake City Stars, which he shares a roster with former his Badgers teammates John Tonje and Steven Crowl.