Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler sign with NBA teams after MSU careers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler, former Michigan State Spartans, have signed professional basketball contracts after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Cooper signed a two-way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, which allows him to play for both the NBA team and its G-League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle. Kohler signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Utah Jazz, which includes a spot on their training camp roster and an opportunity to showcase his skills during the Las Vegas Summer League. Both players seek to establish their professional careers following their time at MSU.
- •Cooper signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
- •Kohler signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Utah Jazz.
- •Both players went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Cooper can play up to 50 games in the NBA this season.
- •Kohler will compete in the Las Vegas Summer League in July.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Former MSU stars Carson Cooper And Jaxon Kohler Sign NBA Deals
"Spartan big men earn first professional contracts
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