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Purdue's Braden Smith is AP's Big Ten player of the year, Izzo is top coach, Tonje newcomer of year

Braden Smith of Purdue is the Associated Press Big Ten player of year, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo is coach of the year and Wisconsin’s John Tonje the newcomer of the year

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 18 against Minnesota Tonje had 18 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 74-67 win over Minnesota.

Impact Tonje converted on all six attempts from the charity stripe, closing with 18 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal during Wednesday's win over the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-5 senior has started in all 30 games this season, averaging 19.1 points, five rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals on 30.9 minutes per game. Tonje and the Badgers will look to close out the 2024-25 regular season with a win over Penn State this Saturday.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwell carries No. 12 Wisconsin past Minnesota 74-67 with 25 points and career-best 11 boards

John Blackwell had 25 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to help 12th-ranked Wisconsin beat Minnesota 74-67

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

MARCH 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 12 Wisconsin visits Rigsby and Minnesota

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

MSU earns 4th consecutive win over AP top-25 team beating Wisconsin 71-62

Michigan State tightens hold of its lead in the Big Ten conference with 71-62 win over Wisconsin.

MARCH 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

MSU earns 4th consecutive win over AP top-25 team beating Wisconsin 71-62

No. 11 Wisconsin takes on Illinois following Tonje's 32-point game No. 11 Wisconsin plays the Illinois Fighting Illini after John Tonje scored 32 points in Wisconsin's 94-84 win against the Purdue Boilermake...

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Tonje leads No. 16 Wisconsin against Illinois No. 16 Wisconsin faces the Illinois Fighting Illini after John Tonje scored 32 points in Wisconsin's 94-84 win over the Purdue Boilermakers....

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Tonje scores 31 as No. 11 Wisconsin beats Illinois 95-74 for 5th straight win John Tonje scored 31 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 to earn its fifth straight victory and end its recent run of futility i...

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Oregon Ducks vs. No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

Oregon Ducks vs. No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

John Tonje gets the steal and finishes the tomahawk slam, extending Wisconsin's lead vs. Oregon

John Tonje gets the steal and finishes the tomahawk slam, extending Wisconsin's lead vs. Oregon

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Tonje leads No. 11 Wisconsin against Oregon

No. 11 Wisconsin plays the Oregon Ducks after John Tonje scored 31 points in Wisconsin's 95-74 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Oregon visits No. 11 Wisconsin after Tonje's 31-point outing

No. 11 Wisconsin hosts the Oregon Ducks after John Tonje scored 31 points in Wisconsin's 95-74 victory against the Illinois Fighting Illini

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Back-to-back 30-point games Tonje supplied 31 points (9-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 10-12 FT), three rebounds and four steals across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 95-74 win over Illinois.

Impact After a 32-point effort Saturday in a signature road win against Purdue, Tonje stayed red-hot and carried the Wisconsin offense in another big victory. Now averaging 25.1 ppg over his last eight, the Missouri transfer is making a strong case for first-team all-Big Ten honors. He'll look to keep it rolling in a home matchup against Oregon on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin's John Tonje emerging as threat to Purdue's Braden Smith for Big Ten POY, CBB analyst says | Sporting News The Wisconsin Badgers are starting to get the recognition they have deserved, transfer John Tonje is starting to make noise for Big Ten Play...

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

John Tonje scores 31 to carry No. 11 Wisconsin past Illinois John Tonje had 31 points and Steven Crowl added 20 as No.11 Wisconsin won its fifth straight and also ended a nine-game losing streak agains...

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

John Tonje scores 31 to carry No. 11 Wisconsin past Illinois John Tonje had 31 points and Steven Crowl added 20 as No.11 Wisconsin won its fifth straight and also ended a nine-game losing streak agains...

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tonje scores 31 as No. 11 Wisconsin beats Illinois 95-74 for 5th straight win MADISON, Wis. (AP) — John Tonje scored 31 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 on Tuesday night to earn its fifth straight victor...

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Tonje scores 31 as No. 11 Wisconsin beats Illinois 95-74 for 5th straight win MADISON, Wis. — John Tonje scored 31 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 on Tuesday night to earn its fifth straight victory and...

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

No. 11 Wisconsin stays red-hot with elusive win over Illinois, 95-74

John Tonje scored 31 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 to earn its fifth straight victory and end its recent run of futility i...

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 11 Wisconsin stays red-hot with elusive win over Illinois, 95-74

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Takes over against Purdue Tonje posted 32 points (10-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes during Saturday's 94-84 win over Purdue.

Impact Tonje connected on 10-of-15 shots from the field, closing with a game-high 32 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block during Saturday's win over the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-5 senior started off his night with back-to-back airballs, looking noticeably out of sync for the Badgers offensively. Tonje came out of the break with a vengeance, scoring 22 second-half points, propelling Wisconsin to a hard-fought road win over the Boilermakers. Tonje continues to make his case for Big Ten Player of the Year, averaging 19.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.6 steals across 25 starts.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 Purdue drops second straight with home loss to No. 16 Wisconsin John Tonje scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half to lift No.16 Wisconsin to a 94-84 road victory over No.7 Purdue on Saturday aftern...

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

John Tonje's strong second half leads No. 16 Wisconsin past No. 7 Purdue

John Tonje scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half to help No. 16 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Purdue, 94-84, in a key Big Ten game.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

John Tonje's strong second half leads No. 16 Wisconsin past No. 7 Purdue

John Tonje's strong 2nd half leads No. 16 Wisconsin past No. 7 Purdue 94-84 in key Big Ten game

John Tonje scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half Saturday and Max Klesmit added 17 points to help No. 16 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Purdue 94-84

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • Associated Press