Louisville joins race for former Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler is now attracting interest from the Louisville Cardinals as he explores options for a potential fifth year in college basketball. This comes after Kohler averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game during his last season at Michigan State, which concluded with a trip to the Sweet 16. Louisville joins Kentucky, Kansas, and BYU in pursuit of the player via the transfer portal. Kohler was not selected in the 2026 NBA Draft but participated with the Utah Jazz in the NBA Summer League. His decision will be closely watched as he navigates his next steps in college basketball.
- •Jaxon Kohler ends four-year career at Michigan State.
- •Averages 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds last season.
- •Louisville, Kentucky, Kansas, and BYU are interested in him.
- •Kohler played with the Utah Jazz in NBA Summer League.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — New team reportedly in mix for former Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler
"A new team has reportedly enter the mix for former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler
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