Jaxon Kohler shares stories and knowledge learned from playing under two of the greatest basketball minds in Tom Izzo and LeBron James. He shares a powerful message on how his faith helps shape him on and off the court and offers his perspective on how basketball is so much more than a game. Jaxon and David preview the Big Ten for the 2023-24 season and make a friendly wager for the Spartans vs. Buckeyes regular season matchup.
The first player from the state of Utah to play at Michigan State. Head Coach Tom Izzo has referred to him as a post player in the mold of former Spartan standout Zach Randolph. Averaged 3.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in 10.8 mins as a freshman (2022-23). Recorded career highs in points (12), rebounds (11), and blocks (3) in a standout win versus #23 Rutgers on 1/19/23.
Ranked No. 62 nationally, No. 9 among forwards and No. 6 in Utah. Scored 53 points and grabbed 23 rebounds and was named the Most Valuable Player at the Pangos All-American Festival in August 2021. Named the Utah 6A Player of the Year as a junior at American Fork, helping to lead the team to a 17-7 record and a state semifinal appearance. Spent a year at Coronado in Las Vegas as a sophomore, playing with Dallas Mavericks Jaden Hardy. Played his freshman year at Wasatch Academy in Utah, with current MSU teammate Mady Sissoko. Was part of a team played in the GEICO Nationals.