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Good morning! Another major fifth-year domino has fallen, and this one could have a huge impact on the Big 12. Let’s get right to it.

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1. How much does Jaxon Kohler elevate BYU?

One of the biggest names on the fifth-year transfer market has made his decision. Former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler is heading to BYU.

Kohler, the 6-10 big man originally from American Fork, Utah, about 15 miles from BYU’s campus, now has the chance to play hometown hero. He also just finished playing with the Utah Jazz in the NBA Summer League.

Last season at Michigan State, Kohler averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. He also shot 38.9% from 3 and is known as one of the best pick-and-pop bigs in the country. For a team that features an electric, downhill point guard in Rob Wright, it feels like the perfect marriage, and it’ll be exciting to see how that two-man game operates.

This was such a critical commitment for BYU, not just because of Kohler’s talent, but because of the roster fit. The Cougars desperately need a five-man, and now they have one.

Here’s a look at the projected roster for this season now with Kohler in the fold:

• Rob Wright, returning PG: 18.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.6 apg

• Collin Chandler, Kentucky transfer G: 9.7 ppg, 2.3 apg, 41% 3FG

• Bruce Branch, five-star freshman W

• Tyler Betsey, Syracuse transfer F: 6.7 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 40.7% 3FG

• Jaxon Kohler, Michigan State transfer C: 12.5 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 38.9% 3FG

Bench: Jake Wahlin, Khadim Mboup, Jakub Urbaniak, Dean Rueckert, Brody Kozlowski, Nate Pickens, Dawson Baker, Brooks Bahr, Dovydas Buika and Will Openshaw.

There’s a lot to like about this group. Wright is one of the best point guard’s in the country, and he’s surrounded by three elite 3-point shooters and a five-star freshman in Branch who can really shoot it as well. The Cougars should be one of America’s best offenses.

The other fifth-year happenings from Thursday:

• Santa Clara forward Elijah Mahi will return for fifth year. He started every game for the Broncos last season, averaging 12.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 2.7 apg.

• Stanford transfer guard Benny Gealer committed to UIC. He averaged 10.9 ppg and shot 41% from 3-point range for the Cardinal in 2025-26.

• Cornell transfer guard Cooper Noard chose Samford. He could be one of the best players in the SoCon next season, as he averaged over 18 ppg in the Ivy League.

2. Arizona in action again in Lithuania

It was a much better result on Thursday for Arizona on its foreign tour to Lithuania.

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