The Salt Lake City Stars have announced their opening day roster, and three former Badgers found their way onto it: John Tonje, Steven Crowl, and Max Klesmit. This is big news, as only Tonje was essentially guaranteed a spot. The other two earned their way by effort and a strong showing during the preseason scrimmages and practices.
John Tonje signed a two-way player deal after he was drafted in the 2nd round by the Utah Jazz. This contract means he can be called up to the NBA at any point without changing his contract. These contracts are perfect for players with a ton of potential but need more time to develop into the players the NBA needs them to be.