Kentucky basketball loses Jaxon Kohler to BYU, targets Mark Mitchell next
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Kentucky basketball aimed to secure Jaxon Kohler, a former Michigan State player, following his entry into the transfer portal. However, Kohler has opted to join BYU, his local school, leaving the Wildcats without their desired addition. Coach Mark Pope is now turning attention to Mark Mitchell, a forward who previously played for LSU and is awaiting legal clarifications regarding his transfer status. If Mitchell's situation resolves favorably, Kentucky is expected to aggressively pursue him.
- •Jaxon Kohler chooses BYU over Kentucky after entering the transfer portal.
- •Kohler is a Utah native and fits BYU's offensive style.
- •Mark Mitchell, former LSU forward, may be a target if legal issues resolve.
- •Kentucky is adjusting its recruitment strategy following this transfer loss.
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky loses a transfer option, pivots to another
"As players from the class of 2022 come back to school, one of Kentucky basketball's big targets has chosen BYU over the Wildcats.
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