Tonje averaged 14.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game on 47.3/38.9/81.5 shooting splits for Colorado State in 2022-23. He was a hot commodity in the transfer portal that offseason,

John Tonje, a 6-foot-5 guard, was one of three transfers signed by Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard during the offseason.

The sixth-year senior poured in 23 points, shooting 3-of-6 from three-point range and a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. He also added five rebounds, one assist and one steal — all in just 27 minutes of play.