Jaxon Kohler seeks fifth year of eligibility, may transfer from Michigan State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Jaxon Kohler, the former Michigan State forward, is at the center of a legal battle aimed at securing a fifth year of NCAA eligibility. Many athletes from the 2022 recruiting class are pushing back against the NCAA's new rules that do not grant them additional eligibility, unlike the COVID-19 class. Although Kohler is closely associated with Michigan State, the team's roster is currently full, prompting speculation that he could transfer to BYU. Reports suggest he has been in contact with BYU and has engaged in offseason activities with the team.
- •Kohler is leading efforts for a fifth year of eligibility.
- •Michigan State's roster is capped at 15 scholarship players.
- •Kohler has reportedly been in touch with BYU about a transfer.
- •He recently participated in Summer League with the Utah Jazz.
- •A decision on eligibility could affect numerous players in college basketball.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Kohler Could Return to College Basketball, But It May Not Be With Michigan State
"A legal battle for fifth-year eligibility could revive the forward's career, but scholarship caps and rumored ties to BYU suggest his final season belongs elsewhere.
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