Jaxon Kohler considers option to join BYU basketball after NCAA ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Jaxon Kohler, a former Michigan State forward, is exploring his eligibility to join the BYU men's basketball team following a recent legal ruling. A Colorado judge's decision allows athletes from the 2022 graduating class, including Kohler, to compete for another season. Kohler, who averaged 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game last season, is seeking a transfer and has met with BYU head coach Kevin Young. Other schools reportedly in the mix for Kohler include Kansas and Kentucky. BYU has two roster spots available and a critical need at center after the NCAA's new eligibility model, which could impact multiple programs in the Big 12 and other conferences.
- •Kohler spent four seasons at Michigan State.
- •Court ruling grants extra eligibility to certain athletes.
- •BYU currently has two open roster spots.
- •Kohler averaged 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds last season.
- •Other potential suitors include Kansas and Kentucky.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Could Jaxon Kohler be BYU’s answer at center?
"Athletes who recently exhausted their NCAA eligibility — including Kohler — could now become eligible for another season of competition.
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