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John Tonje

Guard · Utah Jazz · 6'4", 190 lb · Wisconsin · Drafted 53rd overall, 2025
No. 53 pick (2025)2025 draft classWisconsin
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In short

John Tonje is a guard the Utah Jazz selected 53rd overall (second round) in the 2025 NBA draft out of Wisconsin. A young second-round pick — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceFri, Nov 13
vsWashington WizardsAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
4.2
range 1.5–6.9
Line 4
53%
to go over
Team win
62%
114–112
Poi 4.2 Lean overReb 2 Lean underAss 2.2 Lean overPRA 8.4 Lean under
Likely on himBilal Coulibaly· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts39%

Model lines Tonje at 4.2 pts (range 1.5–6.9) vs a 4 line — a lean to clear it (53%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · John’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 36% · Paint 12%
Rim — 36% of scoring, 30% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 12% of scoring, 15% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim36%
  • Paint12%
  • Top of key 311%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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John Tonje was a second-round pick (53rd overall) in the 2025 NBA draft, headed to the Utah Jazz out of Wisconsin.

As a second-round pick with a limited NBA sample so far, this page carries Balladex projections rather than a full stat line.

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Draft
#53 2025 R2
Wisconsin
Status
R2 pick
developing
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

John Tonje is a 2025 second-round guard for the Utah Jazz.

Selected 53rd overall out of Wisconsin, Tonje is early in his NBA career.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2025 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Tonje joins the Utah Jazz as a 2025 second-round pick out of Wisconsin.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2025 second-round guard out of Wisconsin.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
46/100
Scoring31
Playmaking31
Rebounding20
Perimeter D29
Rim protection20
Spacing31
Athleticism37
Clutch25
53rd pick, 2025Wisconsin
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Tonje projects as a depth guard prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#53
2025 R2, Wisconsin
Status
Developing
2025 class

Where he sits in history

2025Selected 53rd overall (second round) by the Utah Jazz.

Hardware

#53
2025 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated 2025-26

A second-round guard carving out a role.

John Tonje's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #53; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was John Tonje drafted?

John Tonje was selected 53rd overall (second round) by the Utah Jazz in the 2025 NBA draft, out of Wisconsin.

Does Tonje have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he has a limited NBA sample.