Jaxon Kohler explores fifth year of eligibility with interest from teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Former Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler intends to pursue a fifth year of college basketball eligibility, receiving interest from Kansas, Kentucky, and BYU. Kohler averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game last season. After going undrafted in 2026, he played for the Utah Jazz in the NBA summer league. A return to Michigan State is also considered possible, but the roster situation remains uncertain. Kohler's next steps in the recruitment process are highly anticipated.
- •Kohler averaged 12.5 PPG and 8.9 RPG last season.
- •Interest from Kansas, Kentucky, and BYU for his fifth year.
- •Played for the Utah Jazz in the NBA summer league.
- •A return to Michigan State remains a possibility.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Former Spartan reportedly pursuing 5th year, getting interest from power programs
"Spartans favorite Jaxon Kohler in a BYU, Kansas or Kentucky uniform? That's a very real possibility now
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