Another Badgers senior signs with professional team

The Wisconsin Badgers had quite a busy offseason, bringing in nine new faces to offset the losses they had with outgoing players.

A big reason for that was the six seniors they had on the roster: John Tonje, Max Klesmit, Steven Crowl, Carter Gilmore, Kamari McGee, and Markus Illver.

Of the group, several have already found professional opportunities. Tonje was taken in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz at No. 53 overall. Crowl signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Jazz. And Gilmore signs a pro contract with the Den Helder Suns in the Netherlands.

Now, a fourth senior has signed with a professional team, as Markus Illver is heading to play for Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits, who hail from his…