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Updated AUG 20, 2026Jaxon Kohler narrows transfer decision to BYU and Kentucky
What Happened
Michigan State transfer Jaxon Kohler has narrowed his choice to BYU and Kentucky after previously considering Louisville and Kansas. The 6-foot-11 forward is expected to announce his commitment Thursday, potentially as early as Thursday afternoon. Kohler’s decision will determine which of the two finalists adds him for the 2026-27 season. No official commitment announcement or school statement was included in the supplied information.
Why It Matters
- The recruitment has moved from a four-school race to a direct BYU-Kentucky decision.
- The winner would add a 6-foot-11 transfer forward to its 2026-27 roster.
- Louisville and Kansas are no longer in position to land Kohler unless the reported finalists change.
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BYU and Kentucky get the final at-bat, while Louisville and Kansas are out of the picture. The immediate change is simple: Louisville and Kansas are out, and the decision now sits between BYU and Kentucky. The next meaningful event isn’t another round of speculation. It’s Kohler’s commitment announcement, which should settle the race Thursday.(Josh has not yet commented.)
What's Next
- Thursday, Aug. 20: Kohler’s expected commitment decision, potentially during the afternoon.
- Following the announcement: BYU or Kentucky’s official confirmation of Kohler’s destination.
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