Former Badger John Tonje, current Badger Logan Hensler and future Badger Bruno Idu017ean heard their names called in the NBA and NHL drafts, respectively, this summer as they look to further their professional careers.
Tonje, a graduate student transfer from Missouri, had a short but impactful career in Madison. He led the Badgers to the second round in March Madness and the Big Ten Championship game, all while breaking records and boosting his draft stock after sitting out the 2023-24 season with injury.
The 2025 NBA Draft took place on June 25, and that morning, ESPN draft analysts had Tonje as the No.