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Nov 15, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) fouls Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) during the second half of their game Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Badgers guard John Tonje named Big Ten and national player of the week

Tonje put up 41 points on No. 9 Arizona on Friday night.

Nov 15, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) fouls Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) during the second half of their game Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

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Badgers guard John Tonje named Big Ten and national player of the week

Tonje put up 41 points on No. 9 Arizona on Friday night.

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Oct 3, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit takes a question at the podium during the 2024 Big Ten Menís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

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Jan 19, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) celebrates a Wisconsin Badgers basket against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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