Wisconsin guard John Blackwell was named All-Big Ten honorable mention by the coaches and media earlier this week. He gave his reaction on Tuesday

On Tuesday the Big Ten announced Tonje as a first-team all-conference pick. He is the first Badger to achieve that distinction since Johnny Davis in 2022 and the fourth first-team selection in Gard’s 10 seasons as head coach.

John Tonje scored 32 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Michigan State 77-74 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.John Blackwell added 14 points as the Badgers (26-8) won for the third time in four days.

We are down to four in the Big Ten Tournament, as Wisconsin and Michigan State square off in the first semifinal from Indianapolis on Saturday. The Spartans, who won the conference regular season title,

Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) shoots on Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP