Jaxon Kohler transfers from Michigan State to BYU for final college season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Jaxon Kohler, a former Michigan State player, is transferring to BYU following a court ruling granting him an additional year of eligibility. Kohler, who averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds in his last season with the Spartans, originally thought his college career was over after participating in the NBA Summer League. The ruling allowed Kohler and other athletes from his recruiting class to have a fifth year of eligibility, leading him to seek new opportunities. Kohler is from American Fork, Utah.
- •Kohler played four seasons at Michigan State.
- •Averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds last season.
- •Court ruling gave him an extra year of eligibility.
- •Kohler is from American Fork, Utah.
- •He participated in the NBA Summer League before the ruling.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State hoops transfer Jaxon Kohler chooses new college team
"Jaxon Kohler played four seasons at Michigan State and his college career seemed over until a court ruling last month.
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