Three former Wisconsin Badgers make Utah Jazz G League training camp roster

Recent Wisconsin basketball graduates John Tonje, Steven Crowl and Max Klesmit officially made the Salt Lake City Stars’ training camp roster on Monday. The Stars, the G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, began their training camp on Monday. Their first game of the 2025-26 season is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Tonje’s inclusion on the roster is no surprise. Following an All-American 2024-25 season leading the Badgers, the Jazz selected him with the No. 53 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. He then officially signed a two-way deal with the organization in late August. He’s one of three two-way players on the Stars’ roster, along with Elijah Harkless and Oscar Tshiebwe.

Crowl, meanwhile, converted a Summer League roster spot into this training camp invitation. He should have an inside track at G League action, given his fast-growing experience within the organization.

Finally, this opportunity is Max Klesmit’s first at the NBA or G League level. He’ll likely need strong play throughout training camp to earn a spot on the team’s regular-season roster.

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