Jaxon Kohler - College Basketball News & Rumors

Approaches double-double in exhibition game Kohler posted nine points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3PT, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, and two steals during the Spartans' 85-67 win over Ferris State.

Impact Kohler didn't start for the Spartans, but he proven impactful in 21 minutes off the bench. The 6-foot-9 junior averaged two points, two rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 9.3 minutes per game last season (21 games) but he looks primed to be a solid contributor off the bench for MSU this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 24 • USATODAY.COM

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MARCH 15

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Effective against Minnesota. Kohler logged seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Thursday's 77-67 win over Minnesota.

Impact Kohler chipped in seven points and six rebounds during Thursday's win over Minnesota. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has seen action in 18 games this season after missing a large swath for the season with a foot injury, averaging 1.9 points, two rebounds and 0.6 blocks on 9.5 minutes per game. Kohler and the Spartans will look to play upset during Friday's matchup with Purdue.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six points against Wisconsin Kohler closed with six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across 14 minutes during Friday's 81-66 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Kohler continues to work into the Spartans rotation after missing the first 14 games of the season with a foot injury. Through his six appearances, the 6-foot-9 sophomore is averaging 1.7 points on five minutes per game, with his 14-minute outing against the Badgers marking his largest workload of the season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Coach Tom Izzo said Kohler (foot) went through his first full practice Friday but is doubtful for Sunday's game versus Northwestern, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Kohler has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a foot injury. However, the sophomore center appears nearing a return to action. When Kohler is cleared to play, he is expected to be eased back into Michigan State's rotation.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday versus Penn State Kohler (foot) is out for Thursday's game versus Penn State, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo said on the pregame radio show that Kohler would remain out Thursday and that he hopes to get him back on the court next week. Kohler could be out for longer than that though, as Izzo added that it will take an additional unknown amount of time to reintegrate him into the team. Given this information it seems unlikely Kohler will suit up Sunday at Northwestern, and there's a chance he could be back for next Thursday's contest at Illinois.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Kohler (foot) has been termed questionable ahead of Thursday's game against Penn State, Kyle Austin of MLive.com reports.

Impact Kohler, who was previously poised for a return to a near-full practice workload Friday, appears to have a chance to return Thursday against the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-9 sophomore, who appeared in all 34 games last season, has yet to make his season debut for the Spartans.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Kohler (foot) will not play in Saturday's game against Baylor.

Impact The sophomore has yet to play a game this season for the Spartans. His next chance to return will be Monday against Oakland.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return next week Kohler (foot) could be ready to return as soon as next week, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Kohler had surgery on his left foot late in the offseason, stalling his sophomore season debut for the Spartans. Should he return next week, his chance to debut would likely come against Georgia Southern next Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler has foot surgery, will miss several weeks Sophomore played 10.7 minutes per game last season

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

To be back by Christmas Kohler underwent surgery on his left foot Tuesday and is expected to be available again by Christmas, per Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact Now, Michigan State's team is expected to be without Kohler for November and some of December. Fortunately for the Spartans, they still have experienced options to easily fill in for them in the post. However, Kohler's recent surgery does not bode well for his chances of obtaining a bigger role at the onset of Michigan State's 2023-24 season.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 17, 2023

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MARCH 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Logs double-double in win Kohler finished Thursday's 70-57 win over Rutgers with 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 23 minutes.

Impact Kohler put up the best effort of his young college career with impressive efficiency. As Thursday was the first time Kohler played for more than 20 minutes in a game, he has room to grow should he secure a more regular spot on the court.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman Jaxon Kohler helps MSU knock off No. 23 Rutgers, 70-57 Freshman Jaxon Kohler had career highs in points (12) and rebounds (11) in MSU's 70-57 win over No. 23 Rutgers at the Breslin Center.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Secures seven rebounds off bench Kohler ended Saturday's 68-50 victory over Brown with two points (1-4 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 16 minutes.

Impact Kohler has yet to start this season but didn't do badly in Saturday's win. As a first-year Spartan still developing his skills, Kohler's rebounds could be even more important when conference play arrives given he won't be a scorer with 2.9 points per game.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Potential bench spark Kohler has the ability to stretch the floor for Michigan State as a front court option off the bench, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sportsreports.

Impact Kohler showed off his floor-spacing ability as he made a three in Tuesday's exhibition versus Grand Valley. At 6-foot-9, Kohler fits right into Michigan State's versatile frontcourt and could provide instant offense off the bench this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

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