Kentucky basketball is actively monitoring the status of Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler. Following a recent court ruling that grants an extra year of eligibility to athletes from the 2022 class, Kohler is weighing his options for a fifth collegiate season. Kentucky joins Kansas and BYU as programs showing interest in the veteran frontcourt player.
Kohler just completed his most productive season in East Lansing, averaging 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. His game saw a significant shift toward perimeter play, as he increased his three-point attempts to 4.3 per game while hitting nearly 39 percent of those shots. This shooting profile aligns well with the offensive system currently run by Mark Pope.
During a matchup against Kentucky at the State Farm Champions Classic, Kohler posted 20 points and five rebounds. His ability to act as a floor spacer at 6-foot-10 makes him a candidate to fill a specific role on the roster. Kentucky maintains an open scholarship spot that could potentially be used to add this experienced piece to the team for the upcoming season.