Kentucky Eyes Jaxon Kohler as Mitchell Wait Continues | College Basketball News

Kentucky’s chasing that final scholarship spot as Mark Mitchell’s eligibility hangs in the balance, but Coach Pope’s got a strong backup plan: Michigan State transfer Jaxon Kohler. Just cleared to enter the transfer portal via a California court ruling, Kohler — a six-foot-ten big man who averaged over 12 points and nearly 9 rebounds last season — is set to Zoom with Kentucky on Wednesday. A team captain and All-Big Ten honorable mention honoree, Kohler brings scoring, rebounding, and three-point range, fitting Pope’s system perfectly despite not being the flashiest athlete. With Mitchell’s legal case still pending, Kentucky’s moving forward aggressively — and Kohler could be the key piece they need to fill the gap. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca3066d86cd35cd2