Jaxon Kohler, the former MSU forward, is reportedly in “heavy contact” with BYU and is “likely” heading there if he gets a fifth year of eligibility. This news is a total gut punch for Spartan fans who were just starting to get hyped about him potentially playing another year in green and white.
The Fifth Year Loophole and the BYU Buzz
News broke late last week that Kohler is one of a few college basketball players actually going to court, legally pursuing an injunction for an extra year of eligibility. If those California courts rule in his favor, Jaxon would get to play another season of college hoops this year. When that first dropped, a lot of Spartan fans got excited, thinking their fan-favorite forward might be back in their uniform. But apparently, that excitement was way premature. A new rumor, straight from a popular college basketball social media account called College Basketball Content, is saying Kohler would be playing for another school. They cited BYU Cougars Wire, and it makes a ton of sense when you remember Kohler is originally from Utah.
What This Means for His College Future
Kohler wrapped up his four-year career with the Spartans this past season, where he absolutely balled out, averaging 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. He was a huge part of Michigan State’s run to the Sweet 16, no doubt. After college, he wasn’t picked in the 2026 NBA Draft, but he’s currently with the Utah Jazz in the NBA Summer League, still chasing that pro dream. If he does snag that extra college year, you can’t blame him for looking elsewhere. It would definitely sting for fans to see him in another uniform, especially since he became such a true favorite. But let’s be real, with the current Spartans roster structure for next season, it makes a lot of sense for him to explore options.
So, what’s next? We’ve gotta keep our eyes glued to his legal injunction to see if he even gets the green light to play college ball again. If he does, all signs are pointing to him not being in a Spartans uniform this year. Get ready, Spartan Nation, because this could be a tough pill to swallow.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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