Jaxon Kohler could return to college basketball amid NCAA eligibility changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Jaxon Kohler is considering a return to college basketball for a fifth year after a recent court ruling granted extended eligibility to athletes. The decision comes as the NCAA seeks to implement its new '5-in-5' rule. Kohler, who averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds at Michigan State, is reportedly attracting interest from Kansas, Kentucky, and BYU, while a return to Michigan State remains a possibility. However, the Spartans' roster is already full, complicating his potential return. With ongoing legal battles regarding eligibility, more athletes may explore similar paths in the upcoming weeks.
- •Jaxon Kohler averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds last season.
- •A court ruling allows extended eligibility for the 2022 recruiting class.
- •Kohler is considering options from Kansas, Kentucky, and BYU.
- •Michigan State's roster is currently full, complicating Kohler's return.
- •Legal battles over NCAA eligibility continue, affecting multiple sports.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Kohler Eyeing College Basketball Return, But It Might Not Be With Michigan State
"A landmark court ruling has cleared the path for Jaxon Kohler’s return. Now, the former Spartan must choose between a crowded Michigan State roster and high-profile suitors.
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