Former Wisconsin guard John Tonje, the 53rd overall pick in the NBA draft, has signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, according to the official NBA transaction report.
Tonje was a consensus second-team All-American last season as a senior, averaging 19.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 38.8% shooting from 3-point range. He led the country in free throws (231) and the Big Ten in scoring (724 points).
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The 24-year-old finished with 724 total points last year, the second-most by a Badger in a single season. He was the first player since Kemba Walker in 2011 to record at least 30 points in three consecutive games against top 10 opponents.
Tonje debuted with the Jazz in the NBA Summer League, averaging 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 33.3% shooting from the field. He missed the Salt Lake City Summer League and was limited to two appearances in Las Vegas due to a right ankle sprain.
The 6-foot-5 standout will split his time next season between the NBA and the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League. He is eligible to be active for up to 50 games in the NBA and will earn $636,435, which is equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service.
Tonje is a part of a crowded draft class for the Jazz, joining Ace Bailey (No. 5 pick) and Walter Clayton Jr. (No. 18 pick) this year. The group had the opportunity to spend time together in Salt Lake City before hitting the court in the desert.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Jazz news: No. 53 overall pick John Tonje signs two-way contract