Jaxon Kohler, a 6‑foot‑9 forward who spent his college years at Michigan State, has signed a non‑guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with the Utah Jazz following the 2026 NBA Draft. The agreement places him in the Jazz’s training camp, where he will attempt to earn a spot on the roster or secure a two‑way contract before the regular season begins.
During his senior campaign Kohler posted career‑high numbers, averaging 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game while shooting 38.9 percent from three‑point range and 50 percent overall from the floor. He also contributed 86.9 percent free‑throw shooting, underscoring his reliability as a big man.
Exhibit 10 deals are one‑year, non‑guaranteed contracts that serve as a gateway to training camp. Teams must either sign players to a two‑way contract or assign them to their G League affiliate once the camp period ends, making these agreements a high‑stakes audition for fringe prospects.
The Jazz are not the only organization making roster moves. Memphis Grizzlies have signed fellow Spartan big man Carson Cooper to a two‑way contract, and former MSU star Jaren Jackson Jr. was traded to Utah from Memphis last season, adding veteran depth to the Jazz’s frontcourt.
Summer League prospects
The NBA Summer League will be held across several venues, including Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Sacramento, giving players like Kohler a national stage to display their abilities. The Las Vegas portion runs from July 9 to 19, with additional games scheduled in California and Utah.
Michigan State’s draft narrative has been defined by absence; it marks the second straight year that no Spartan player was selected, extending a streak that began after Jase Richardson’s 2025 first‑round selection by Orlando. Head coach Tom Izzo’s most recent NBA pick, Richardson, remains the program’s latest draft success.