With the NBA draft now just hours away, analysts and draft experts are projecting former Wisconsin star John Tonje to be selected anywhere from early to late in the second round. Of note, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony’s final mock draft slots the now-former Badger at No. 39 overall (No. 9 second round) to the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors would be an interesting fit for Tonje, as they have produced several high-profile scoring wings in recent memory, including OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam. In addition, the franchise also helped star Kawhi Leonard have the best season of his career during his lone year in Toronto. The Raptors are a young, rebuilding franchise looking to collect pieces for the future, gearing up to return to contention for the Eastern Conference.
John Tonje is looking to become the first Badger drafted since Johnny Davis in 2022, plus the second since Frank Kaminsky and Sam Dekker both went in 2015. A team like the Toronto Raptors, with a history of good development and a young core, could be a perfect fit for him.
The first round of the draft is set for Wednesday, June 25, at 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT. The second round, when Tonje is likely to be selected, will start at the same time on Thursday evening.
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Reporting by Connor Whelan, Badgers Wire / Badgers Wire
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