BYU, Kansas, and Kentucky all in the mix to land former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler

Among the various talented college basketball players looking for a 5th year of eligibility via court injunctions is Jaxon Kohler, a 6’9 forward who spent all four seasons (69 starts) with the Michigan State Spartans. He produced career-high numbers last year, averaging 12.5 ppg and 8.9 rpg on 50% FG shooting.

Kohler had 13 double-doubles, including 21 points and 13 rebounds in a road win at Indiana. He’s developed over time into a quality frontcourt player, which is why there are a number of programs interested in him whenever he gets eligibility for the 2026-27 season.

With Tom Izzo saying his roster is all but set, Kohler would likely be playing elsewhere. There are reportedly a few programs in the mix to land him. Here’s how he would fit each option.

BYU

The Cougars have struggled to land an impact frontcourt player all offseason, but the various lawsuits could work in their favor. Kohler is from Utah, so coming back close to home would make plenty of sense. He’d also have a large role in the offensive-friendly system and could easily put up more numbers than he did last year at Michigan State. 

Kansas

Kansas has arguably the best power forward in the country in No. 1 incoming freshman prospect Tyran Stokes. However, the concerns at the five-spot could make Kohler consider playing him there, giving the Jayhawks a quality frontcourt tandem that can rebound and defend. It would make them smaller as a team, but Kohler is a proven high-major player who they’d take in a heartbeat.

Kentucky

If there’s one position where Kentucky could add depth to, it’s at the four-spot. They have Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic, but they could easily slide him to the small forward position to make way for Kohler. His rebounding and toughness would be welcomed by the Wildcats, who seem set on adding another forward to round out the roster. 

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