Jon Teske

Teske lived in the Grand Rapids, Michigan suburb of Grandville until he was 10 and his family moved to Medina, Ohio. Teske was {{height|ft=6|in=9}} as a high school freshman and {{height|ft=6|in=11}} as a sophomore before eclipsing {{height|ft=7}} as a junior for Medina High School. Among Teske's advisors on his recruitment was his maternal grandfather, Jim Zuidema. On August 7, 2014, he committed to Michigan via Twitter.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/08/michigan_basketball_lands_comm.html|title=Michigan basketball lands commitment from 2016 3-star center Jon Teske|accessdate=April 23, 2015|date=August 7, 2014|publisher=MLive.com|last=Quinn |first=Brendan F.}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/08/michigan_jon_teske.html|title=Jon Teske stands to be among John Beilein's tallest recruits, bring new element to Michigan|accessdate=April 23, 2015|date=August 10, 2014|publisher=MLive.com|last=Quinn |first=Brendan F.}} Teske signed his National Letters of Intent on November 11, 2015, on the same day as future teammates Austin Davis, Ibi Watson and Zavier Simpson.{{cite web |date=November 11, 2015 |title=Michigan Inks Four Recruits During Early Signing Period |url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111115aaa.html |url-status=dead |accessdate=November 12, 2015 |website=MGoBlue.com |publisher=CBS Interactive |archive-date=November 13, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113214228/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111115aaa.html }} Simpson, Watson and Teske were all named to the 2015–16 Associated Press Ohio high school Division I boys basketball all-state 1st team.{{cite web |date=March 16, 2016 |title=AP releases Division I boys basketball all-state teams |url=http://www.wkyc.com/sports/high-school/ap-releases-division-i-boys-basketball-all-state-teams/85661774 |accessdate=March 22, 2016 |publisher=WKYC}}{{dead link|date=September 2023}}

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Teske logged just 61 minutes in 20 games for the 2016–17 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team.{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2018/12/05/michigan-basketball-jon-teske/2214543002/|title=Michigan basketball's Jon Teske goes from backup to backbone of team|accessdate=January 16, 2019|date=December 5, 2018|work=Detroit Free Press|last=Sang |first=Orion}}{{cite web|url=https://www.toledoblade.com/College/2018/03/22/Teske-grows-into-his-role.html|title=Teske grows into his role|accessdate=January 16, 2019|date=March 22, 2018|work=Toledo Blade|last=Rowland |first=Kyle}} The team won the 2017 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031217aaa.html|title=Champions! Michigan Grabs Big Ten tournament Title|accessdate=March 12, 2017|date=March 12, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313125353/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031217aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031217aac.html|title=2017 Big Ten Men's Basketball All-Tournament Team|accessdate=March 12, 2017|date=March 12, 2017|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313130926/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031217aac.html|archive-date=March 13, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} In the 2017 NCAA tournament, Michigan reached the round of 16 but lost to Oregon.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032317aaa.html|title=Michigan's Magic Ends with One-Point Loss to Ducks|accessdate=March 24, 2017|date=March 23, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324174057/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032317aaa.html|archive-date=March 24, 2017|url-status=dead}} Following the season, D. J. Wilson declared early for the 2017 NBA draft and Mark Donnal left the program, making way for Teske and Austin Davis to compete for more playing time.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2017/05/moritz_wagner_is_staying_dj_wi_1.html|title=Moritz Wagner is staying, D.J. Wilson is going: What it means and what's next|accessdate=January 15, 2019|date=May 24, 2017|website=MLive.com|last=Quinn |first=Brendan F.}}

On November 16, 2017, Teske, who had previous career highs of four points and three rebounds, led the 2017–18 Wolverines with a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double in a victory against Southern Miss.{{cite web |date=November 16, 2017 |title=Teske lifts Michigan to 61–47 win over Southern Miss |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400986356 |accessdate=November 17, 2017 |publisher=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}} On December 16, Michigan defeated Detroit 90–58 as Teske made his first collegiate start (in place of Mo Wagner) and recorded his second career double-double (15 points and 10 rebounds); the game marked the first collegiate basketball game at Little Caesars Arena.{{cite web |date=December 16, 2017 |title=Michigan rolls to 90–58 win over Detroit Mercy |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400986437 |accessdate=December 16, 2017 |publisher=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web |last=Wywrot |first=Tom |date=December 16, 2017 |title=Wolverines Run Detroit, Top Titans in Motor City |url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2017/12/16/mens-basketball-michigan-runs-detroit-tops-titans-in-motor-city.aspx |accessdate=December 16, 2017 |website=MGoBlue.com |publisher=CBS Interactive}}

Michigan claimed their second consecutive Big Ten tournament championship at the 2018 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament, becoming the first team to win consecutive tournament championships since Ohio State in 2010 and 2011; in the championship game against (#8 AP Poll/#8 Coaches Poll) Purdue, Teske posted 14 points off the bench while matched up against Isaac Haas, when Wagner had foul trouble.{{cite web |date=March 4, 2018 |title=Michigan beats Purdue to win 2nd straight Big Ten tournament |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401020042 |accessdate=March 4, 2018 |publisher=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/4/mens-basketball-back-to-back-wagner-teske-power-michigan-to-second-straight-b1g-tournament-title.aspx|title=Back-to-Back: Wagner, Teske Power Michigan to Second Straight B1G Tournament Title|accessdate=March 4, 2018|date=March 4, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030418aab.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan-Purdue|accessdate=March 5, 2018|date=March 4, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305142711/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030418aab.html|archive-date=March 5, 2018|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} In the 2018 NCAA tournament, Teske played 17 minutes in a buzzer beater 64–63 victory over (#21 AP Poll/#19 Coaches Poll) Houston, including a two free throws as part of a rare five-point play to tie the score at 51 with 5:41 remaining.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401025868|title=Poole's buzzer-beating sends Michigan past Houston, 64–63|accessdate=March 18, 2018|date=March 18, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/18/mens-basketball-march-madness-poole-sends-michigan-to-sweet-16.aspx|title=March Madness: Poole Sends Michigan to Sweet 16|accessdate=March 18, 2018|date=March 18, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}}{{cite web|url=http://www.medina-gazette.com/College-Sports/2018/03/27/Final-Four-appearance-is-dream-come-true-for-Medina-alum-Jon-Teske.html|title=Final Four appearance is dream come true for Medina alum Jon Teske|accessdate=January 15, 2019|date=March 27, 2018|work=Medina Gazette|last=Brown |first=Dan}} Michigan reached the National Championship Game where it lost to (#2 Coaches Poll/#2 AP Poll) Villanova.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401025888|title=Villanova takes title, 79–62 over Michigan behind DiVincenzo|accessdate=April 3, 2018|date=April 3, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/4/2/mens-basketball-michigan-comes-up-short-against-villanova-in-national-championship-game.aspx|title=Michigan Comes Up Short Against Villanova in National Championship Game|accessdate=April 3, 2018|date=April 2, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} Teske was one of a few players from the Cleveland area (including former Wolverine Eric Riley) to have played in a championship game.{{cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/hssports/blog/index.ssf/2018/04/ncaa_tournament_championship_j.html|title=NCAA tournament championship: Jon Teske, Omari Spellman join elite company for Northeast Ohio|accessdate=January 15, 2019|date=April 2, 2018|website=Cleveland.com|last=Goul |first=Matt}} For the season, Teske averaged 12.3 minutes per game to go with 3.4 points and 3.3 rebounds. Since the team reached the championship games of both the Big Ten tournament and the NCAA tournament, Teske shares the Michigan (and NCAA) single-season games played record (41) with teammates Duncan Robinson, Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, Simpson and Charles Matthews.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/documents/2016/10/12/bkm_records_all_time.pdf|title=Michigan Basketball History & Records (Section 01 {{!}} All-Time Records)|accessdate=May 7, 2022|publisher=Board of Regents of the University of Michigan}} Members of the 2010–11 Connecticut Huskies also played 41 games (an NCAA record).{{cite web|url=http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/m_basketball_RB/2022/D1.pdf|title=2021-22 DIVISION I MEN'S BASKETBALL RECORDS|accessdate=May 8, 2022|publisher=NCAA.org}}

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In November 2018, Teske twice posted 5 blocked shots in a game: On November 10 against Holy Cross{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082447|title=Brazdeikis leads No. 19 Michigan over Holy Cross 56-37|accessdate=November 10, 2018|date=November 10, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/10/mens-basketball-brazdeikis-second-half-performance-leads-michigan-to-victory-over-holy-cross.aspx?path=mbball|title=Brazdeikis' Second-Half Performance Leads Michigan to Victory over Holy Cross|accessdate=November 10, 2018|date=November 10, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} and November 28 against (#11/#13) North Carolina 84–67 in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082451|title=No. 7 Michigan rolls past No. 11 North Carolina 84–67|accessdate=November 29, 2018|date=November 29, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/29/mens-basketball-cruising-at-crisler-u-m-rolls-past-unc-behind-brazdeikis-matthews-dominant-d.aspx|title=Cruising at Crisler: U-M Rolls Past UNC Behind Brazdeikis, Matthews & Dominant 'D'|accessdate=November 29, 2018|date=November 29, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} Teske first posted 17 points and made a three-point shot on November 18 in a win against Providence in the Hall of Fame Tip Off tournament championship game.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401096969|title=Michigan beats Providence for Tip-Off title|accessdate=November 18, 2018|date=November 18, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/18/mens-basketball-michigan-defeats-providence-wins-naismith-hall-of-fame-tip-off-tournament.aspx|title=Michigan Defeats Providence, Wins Naismith Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament|accessdate=November 18, 2018|date=November 18, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} Teske again posted 17 points on December 1, against (#19/#18) Purdue in Michigan's Big Ten Conference season opener.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082452|title=Poole scores 21, No. 7 Michigan beats No. 19 Purdue 86-57|accessdate=December 1, 2018|date=December 1, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/1/mens-basketball-poole-defense-lead-u-m-past-no-19-18-purdue-to-eighth-consecutive-win.aspx|title=Poole, Defense Lead U-M Past No. 19/18 Purdue, to Eighth Consecutive Win|accessdate=December 1, 2018|date=December 1, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} On December 4, Michigan defeated Northwestern 62–60. When Teske experienced his first foul trouble of the season Michigan saw a comfortable win turn into a nailbiter as Northwestern posted a 13–2 run after Teske joined teammate Matthews on the sidelines with three fouls.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082453|title=No. 5 Michigan holds off Northwestern for 62–60 win|accessdate=December 4, 2018|date=December 4, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/4/mens-basketball-maize-and-whew-u-m-defense-holds-off-northwestern-for-ninth-straight-win.aspx|title=Maize and Whew: U-M Defense Turns Away Northwestern for Ninth Straight Win|accessdate=December 4, 2018|date=December 4, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} On January 10, 2019, Michigan defeated Illinois as Teske added 13 points and 11 rebounds, for his third career double-double, and first of the season. With the win, the Wolverines improved to 16–0 on the season, matching the 2012–13 and 1985–86 teams for the school's best start to a season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082346|title=No. 2 Michigan beats Illinois 79–69 to improve to 16-0|accessdate=January 10, 2019|date=January 10, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/1/10/mens-basketball-simpsons-season-high-16-leads-u-m-to-16-0-tie-for-program-best-start.aspx|title=Simpson's Season-High 16 Leads U-M to 16-0, Tie for Program-Best Start|accessdate=January 10, 2019|date=January 10, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} On January 13, Michigan defeated Northwestern to establish a school record for best start at 17–0 and tied the 1984–85 team's school record 17-game win streak on the strength of a career-high-tying 17 points by Teske, who posted his second consecutive double-double (11 rebounds).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082459|title=No. 2 Michigan now 17–0 after 80–60 win over Northwestern|accessdate=January 14, 2019|date=January 13, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/1/13/mens-basketball-career-nights-from-simpson-teske-spark-u-m-to-victory-program-best-17-0-start.aspx|title=Career Nights from Simpson, Teske Spark U-M to Victory, Program-Best 17–0 Start|accessdate=January 14, 2019|date=January 13, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} Teske tied his career high of 17 points again in wins against (#19/#19) Wisconsin on February 9 (in a double-double with 12 rebounds){{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082464|title=No. 7 Michigan outlasts No. 19 Wisconsin 61–52|accessdate=February 9, 2019|date=February 9, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/2/9/mens-basketball-matthews-second-half-scoring-outburst-lifts-u-m-past-no-19-wisconsin.aspx|title=Matthews' Second-Half Scoring Outburst Lifts U-M Past No. 19 Wisconsin|accessdate=February 9, 2019|date=February 9, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} and on February 21 against Minnesota when he again posted five blocks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082466|title=Poole has 22 points, No. 7 Michigan beats Minnesota 69–60|accessdate=February 21, 2019|date=February 21, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/2/21/mens-basketball-wolverines-defeat-golden-gophers-in-big-ten-road-test.aspx|title=Wolverines Defeat Golden Gophers in Big Ten Road Test|accessdate=February 21, 2019|date=February 21, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} On February 24, Teske posted 10 points and 11 rebounds, for his fourth double-double of the season in a loss to (#10/#11) Michigan State.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082467|title=No. 10 Michigan State knocks off No. 7 Michigan 77–70|accessdate=February 24, 2019|date=February 24, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/2/24/mens-basketball-michigan-drops-first-home-game-of-season-against-michigan-state.aspx|title=Michigan Drops First Home Game of Season Against Michigan State|accessdate=February 24, 2019|date=February 24, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} On February 28, Teske posted a then career-high 22 points and 10 assists, for his second consecutive double-double and fifth of the season, in a win against Nebraska.{{cite web |date=February 28, 2019 |title=No. 9 Michigan beats Nebraska 82–53 in home finale |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082468 |accessdate=February 28, 2019 |publisher=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/2/28/mens-basketball-michigan-dominates-from-start-to-finish-against-nebraska-on-senior-night.aspx|title=Michigan Dominates from Start to Finish Against Nebraska on Senior Night|accessdate=February 28, 2019|date=February 28, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} On March 3, Teske posted 11 points and 10 rebounds, for his third consecutive game with a double-double and sixth of the season in a win against (#17/#20) Maryland.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082444|title=Brazdeikis carries 9 Michigan past No. 17 Maryland 69–62|accessdate=March 3, 2019|date=March 3, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/3/3/mens-basketball-michigan-holds-on-for-road-victory-at-no-17-maryland.aspx|title=Michigan Holds On for Road Victory at No. 17 Maryland|accessdate=March 3, 2019|date=March 3, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} Following the season, he was a 2019 All-Big Ten honorable mention selection (coaches and media).{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/3/11/big-ten-unveils-mens-basketball-postseason-honors-on-btn.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091011/https://bigten.org/news/2019/3/11/big-ten-unveils-mens-basketball-postseason-honors-on-btn.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 27, 2019|title=Big Ten Unveils Men's Basketball Postseason Honors on BTN|accessdate=March 11, 2019|date=March 11, 2019|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/3/11/mens-basketball-brazdeikis-top-big-ten-freshman-joins-simpson-as-all-b1g-second-teamers.aspx|title=Brazdeikis Top Big Ten Freshman, Joins Simpson on All-B1G Second Team|accessdate=March 11, 2019|date=March 11, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|last=Wywrot |first=Tom}} Teske's 75 blocked shots in 37 games (2.03/game), finished second in the Big Ten to Purdue's Matt Haarms who had 79 blocks in 36 games (2.06/game).{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/confstats.aspx/2018-19/mbb/confldrs#indiv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408052147/https://bigten.org/confstats.aspx/2018-19/mbb/confldrs#indiv|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 8, 2023|title=Big Ten Men's Basketball Statistics|accessdate=June 24, 2019|date=|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}}

Prior to the season, Teske was named to the preseason Abdul-Jabbar Award 20-man watchlist.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/10/15/2019-20-mens-basketball-national-preseason-honors.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102171726/https://bigten.org/news/2019/10/15/2019-20-mens-basketball-national-preseason-honors.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 2, 2019|title=2019-20 Men's Basketball National Preseason Honors|accessdate=November 2, 2019|date=October 18, 2019|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}} The team began the season unranked but received votes in the national polls.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/10/24/big-ten-in-the-preseason-mens-basketball-polls.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102172510/https://bigten.org/news/2019/10/24/big-ten-in-the-preseason-mens-basketball-polls.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 2, 2019|title=Big Ten In The Preseason Men's Basketball Polls|accessdate=November 2, 2019|date=October 24, 2019|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}} On November 5, 2019, in a game against Appalachian State, Teske posted 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, for his 11th career double-double.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166015|title=Michigan wins Howard's debut, 79-71 over Appalachian State|accessdate=November 5, 2019|date=November 5, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/5/mens-basketball-michigan-earns-opening-night-victory-over-appalachian-state-in-howards-debut.aspx|title=Michigan Earns Opening-Night Victory Over Appalachian State in Howard's Debut|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|accessdate=November 5, 2019|date=November 5, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} During the November 27–29, 2019 Battle 4 Atlantis, Michigan defeated Iowa State,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401169633|title=Michigan beats Iowa State 83-76 in Battle 4 Atlantis|accessdate=November 27, 2019|date=November 27, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/27/mens-basketball-michigan-earns-victory-over-iowa-state-in-battle-4-atlantis-quarterfinal.aspx|title=Michigan Earns Victory over Iowa State in Battle 4 Atlantis Quarterfinal|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|accessdate=November 27, 2019|date=November 27, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} (#6 AP Poll/#4 Coaches Poll) North Carolina,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401183482|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129043008/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401183482|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 29, 2019|title=Michigan uses 19-point run to upset No. 6 UNC|accessdate=November 28, 2019|date=November 28, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/28/mens-basketball-wolverines-serve-up-thanksgiving-upset-of-no-6-ranked-tar-heels.aspx|title=Wolverines Serve Up Thanksgiving Upset of No. 6-Ranked Tar Heels|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|accessdate=November 28, 2019|date=November 28, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} and (#8/#7) Gonzaga to win the tournament. In the championship game, Teske added 19 points, a career-high 15 rebounds and four blocks and was named tournament MVP.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401183484|title=Michigan beats No. 8 Gonzaga 82-64 to win Atlantis title|accessdate=November 29, 2019|date=November 29, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/29/mens-basketball-wolverines-crowned-battle-4-atlantis-champs-with-win-over-no-8-zags.aspx|title=Wolverines Crowned Battle 4 Atlantis Champs with Win over No. 8 Zags|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|accessdate=November 29, 2019|date=November 29, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} Teske's three double-digit-scoring games and 10-block/29-rebound tournament earned him co-Big Ten Player of the Week.{{Cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/12/2/indiana-maryland-michigan-claim-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203005129/https://bigten.org/news/2019/12/2/indiana-maryland-michigan-claim-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 3, 2019|title=Indiana, Maryland, Michigan Claim Weekly Men's Basketball Honors|website=Bigten.org|accessdate=December 3, 2019|date=December 2, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive}} His performance helped Michigan tie the 1989–90 Kansas Jayhawks for the largest jump in the history of the AP Poll as they jumped from unranked to number 4 in the 2019–20 basketball rankings.{{cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/michigan-basketball-matches-largest-leap-ap-poll-history-going-unranked-no-4-1475133|title=Michigan Basketball Matches Largest Leap in AP Poll History In Going From Unranked To No. 4|accessdate=December 3, 2019|date=December 2, 2019|work=Newsweek|last=Impelli |first=Matthew}} On December 5, Teske was one of six Big Ten athletes named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/5/2019-20-michigan-mens-basketball-awards-and-honors.aspx|title=Awards and Honors: Teske Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List|accessdate=December 5, 2019|date=December 5, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207043706/https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/5/2019-20-michigan-mens-basketball-awards-and-honors.aspx|url-status=dead}} On December 29, Teske posted a career-high 25 points in a win against UMass Lowell.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166133|title=Without Livers, Michigan dominates UMass Lowell 86-60|accessdate=December 29, 2019|date=December 29, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-teske-tallies-career-high-25-points-in-dominant-win-over-umass-lowell.aspx|title=Teske Tallies Career-High 25 Points in Dominant Win Over UMass Lowell|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|accessdate=December 29, 2019|date=December 29, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}}

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Teske signed with the Orlando Magic for training camp.{{cite web |last=Savage |first=Dan |date=November 27, 2020 |title=Orlando Magic Sign Five |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-jordan-bone-karim-mane-devin-cannady-robert-franks-jon-teske-20201127 |access-date=November 27, 2020 |work=NBA.com}}{{cite news|first=James|last=Hawkins|title=Michigan's Jon Teske signs deal, will head to camp with Orlando Magic|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2020/11/20/michigans-jon-teske-signs-deal-head-camp-orlando-magic/6356582002/|work=The Detroit News|date=November 20, 2020|access-date=November 23, 2020}} He was waived at the conclusion of training camp, and added to the roster of the Lakeland Magic for the NBA G League restart,{{cite web |date=January 24, 2021 |title=Lakeland Magic Finalize Roster |url=https://osceola.gleague.nba.com/news/lakeland-magic-finalize-roster |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=NBA.com}} averaging 6.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists while helping Lakeland win the G League title.{{cite web|title=JON TESKE SIGNS WITH OOSTENDE|url=https://thisisbasketball.world/jon-teske-signs-with-oostende/?v=0b98720dcb2c|website=ThisIsBasketball.world|date=March 25, 2021|access-date=April 3, 2021}}

On March 25, 2021, Teske signed with Filou Oostende of the Belgian League, but left the team for personal reasons before playing a single game.{{cite web|first=Yassine|last=Chokrani|title=KALEB WESSON SIGNS WITH OOSTENDE (VIDEO)|url=https://thisisbasketball.world/kaleb-wesson-signs-with-oostende/?v=0b98720dcb2c|website=ThisIsBasketball.world|date=April 1, 2021|access-date=April 3, 2021}} On September 8, he signed with the Orlando Magic,{{cite web|title=Orlando Magic Sign Jeff Dowtin, Hassani Gravett and Jon Teske|url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-jeff-dowtin-hassani-gravett-jon-teske-20210908|website=NBA.com|date=September 8, 2021|access-date=September 10, 2021}} but was later waived on October 7 after two preseason games.{{cite web |last=Brumbelow |first=Brooke |date=October 7, 2021 |title=Orlando Magic Sign Jeremiah Tilmon |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-jeremiah-tilmon-20211007 |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=NBA.com}} Teske subsequently rejoined the Lakeland Magic.{{cite web |date=October 28, 2021 |title=Lakeland Magic 2021-22 Training Camp Roster |url=https://osceola.gleague.nba.com/news/lakeland-magic-2021-22-training-camp-roster |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}

On January 3, 2022, Teske signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.{{cite web |title=Memphis Grizzlies sign Jon Teske to 10-day contract |url=https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/memphis-grizzlies-sign-jon-teske-to-10-day-contract-220103 |website=NBA.com |access-date=January 3, 2022 |date=January 3, 2022}}

Following the expiration of his 10-day contract, Teske returned to the Lakeland Magic.

Teske retired from professional basketball shortly after the 2021–22 season.

Teske is from a family of tall athletes. His father, Ben, is {{height|ft=6|in=8}} and his mother, Julie, is {{height|ft=6|in=1}}. His older sister, Hannah, and younger sister, Abby, are both at least {{height|ft=6}}. Both his parents played basketball for Grace College and his sisters played high school sports.{{cite web |last=Noland |first=Rick |date=January 27, 2016 |title=Jon Teske Takes Game To New Heights |url=http://www.medinacountylifestyle.com/2016/01/27/standing-tall/ |url-status=dead |accessdate=January 15, 2019 |work=Medina County Lifestyle |archive-date=January 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115234309/http://www.medinacountylifestyle.com/2016/01/27/standing-tall/ }} His maternal grandparents remained in the Grand Rapids area after the family moved to Medina and Teske continued to visit Grand Rapids often while in college.{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2018/03/14/michigan-basketball-jon-teske/422681002/|title=Michigan's Jon Teske leans on unbreakable bond with grandfather, finds success|accessdate=January 16, 2019|date=March 14, 2018|work=Detroit Free Press|last=Sipple |first=George}}

Teske currently works in sales for Gordon Food Service.

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|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2021}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Memphis

| 3 || 0 || 2.7 || .000 || — || .000 || .7 || .3 || .3 || .0 || .0

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 3 || 0 || 2.7 || .000 || — || .000 || .7 || .3 || .3 || .0 || .0

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|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2016–17

| style="text-align:left;"| Michigan

| 20 || 0 || 3.0 || .143 || .000 || .500 || .6 || .1 || .2 || .4 || .3

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18

| style="text-align:left;"| Michigan

| style="background:#cfecec;"| 41* || 2 || 12.3 || .541 || .000 || .574 || 3.3 || .4 || .6 || .6 || 3.4

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19

| style="text-align:left;"| Michigan

| 37 || 37 || 27.9 || .521 || .299 || .593 || 7.0 || .9 || .7 || 2.0 || 9.5

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20

| style="text-align:left;"| Michigan

| 31 || 31 || 27.9 || .478 || .246 || .714 || 6.7 || 1.1 || 1.0 || 1.8 || 11.6

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 129 || 70 || 19.1 || .501 || .271 || .631 || 4.8 || .7 || .6 || 1.3 || 6.6

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• [https://mgoblue.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=20389 Michigan Wolverines bio]
• [https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066378/jon-teske Stats] at ESPN
• [https://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/2268257/jon-teske Stats] at CBS Sports

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