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Tom Izzo raves about progression from one particular MSU big man

One particular big man has impressed Tom Izzo so far in preseason practices

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has been impressed from what he’s seen so far in preseason practices from one particular Spartans big man.

Izzo met with the media earlier this week and he singled out Jaxon Kohler as someone that has been impressive so far. According to Jake Lyskawa of On3, Izzo said Kohler has become more versatile, and has “liked what (he’s) been seeing.”

Kohler is entering his third year with the Spartans, recording 55 career appearances in his first two seasons at Michigan State. Last year, he averaged two points and two rebounds across just under 10 minutes per game. Kohler, though, was coming off an injury that kept him out for a good chunk of the early season.

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MSU basketball F Jaxon Kohler expected back vs. Northwestern or next week

It appears Michigan State basketball could be getting back forward Jaxon Kohler this week or next

It appears Michigan State basketball could be getting back forward Jaxon Kohler this week or next.

Spartans head coach Tom Izzo said Kohler practiced on Tuesday and is expected to return for his first game of the year either against Northwestern on Sunday or next week. Izzo listed Kohler as doubtful for the Spartans’ next game on Thursday against Penn State.

Kohler injured his foot in the preseason and has yet to play for the Spartans this year. His return should provide more depth to Michigan State in the post and should be a big addition moving forward.

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MSU basketball F Jaxon Kohler to miss start of season with foot injury

Michigan State basketball will open the season next month shorthanded

Michigan State basketball will open the season next month shorthanded.

The Spartans announced on Wednesday that sophomore forward Jaxon Kohler will miss the start of the season as he recovers from foot surgery. He had the procedure done on his left foot on Tuesday and is expected to be back before Christmas, according to Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press.

Kohler appeared in 34 games last year as a true freshman. He averaged 3 points and 2.9 rebounds across 10.8 minutes per game last year.

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MSU PF Jaxon Kohler named 2023 Moneyball ProAm MVP

Michigan State power forward Jaxon Kohler has been named the Moneyball ProAm Most Valuable Player for the 2023 season

Michigan State power forward Jaxon Kohler has been named the Moneyball ProAm Most Valuable Player for the 2023 season.

Kohler received this impressive honor on Monday. He averaged 34.5 points per game during this year’s annual summer event.

Kohler averaged only 3 points per game during his freshman season this past year. But this stellar showing during the Moneyball ProAm event could be a sign of what’s to come during the 2023-24 season. That isn’t always the case, of course, but let’s hope it means we will see an even better Kohler for the Spartans this upcoming season.

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Couch: MSU basketball’s Jaxon Kohler changed his body to change his game after humbling freshman season

Jaxon Kohler doesn’t look like the same guy he was last year — and he expects it to have a positive impact on his game this upcoming season

Jaxon Kohler doesn’t look like the same guy he was last year — and he expects it to have a positive impact on his game this upcoming season.

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal caught up with Kohler recently to talk about his body transformation this offseason and how he ultimately reshaped his body to reshape his game. Kohler experienced a humbling freshman season last year for the Spartans and is looking to step into a bigger role for Michigan State in 2023-24.

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