Michigan State Basketball Lands 2022 4 Star Power Forward Jaxon Kohler
Jaxon
Kohler became the second commitment in the 2022 class for Tom Izzo and
the Spartans last night. Jaxon Kohler gave Tom Izzo great news last
night when the four star power forward from California committed to
Michigan State. Kohler is a skilled offensive post player who can score
in a number of different ways both in the post or the corners. His lack
of size is a concern defensively and is only has average athletic
ability. Kohler had 15 total offers from the likes of Kansas, Oklahoma,
Texas Tech, and Iowa among others. Kohler is listed at 6-foot-9, 250
pounds according to 247sports.com. He also bumped the class to 37th
overall in the country with Tre Holloman being the only other committed
player. Kohler visited Michigan State Saturday, September 11th for the
Michigan State against Youngstown State football game.
Dereck Lively, No. 2 men's basketball prospect in 2022 class, commits to Duke Blue Devils
6:16
PM ET Jeff Borzello Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in
2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Paul Biancardi Close National
Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of coaching experience at
Division I level Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State
Elite center Dereck Lively, the top uncommitted player in the 2022
class, announced his commitment to Duke on Monday -- giving the Blue
Devils the edge for the No. 1 recruiting class. Lively chose Duke over
Kentucky, although Penn State -- where his mother, Kathy Drysdale, was a
1,000-point scorer -- and Michigan also remained involved until the
final weeks. The Blue Devils and Wildcats went back-and-forth for Lively
over the last few months since he visited both schools in June. "I like
the whole idea of the Brotherhood, Duke basketball and Duke
University," Lively told ESPN. "I believe next year's team has a chance
to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament and maybe a national
championship. After my playing career, a Duke degree is important to
me." Lively was Duke coach-in-waiting Jon Scheyer's first scholarship
offer after being named Mike Krzyzewski's replacement.
"We
developed a real good connection," Lively said of Scheyer. "[Their plan
is to] help me develop to become an NBA player. To help me master my
game on the perimeter and inside-out." A 7-foot-1 center from Westtown
School (Pennsylvania), Lively is ranked No. 2 in the ESPN 100 for 2022.
Lively rose quickly during the spring and early summer into five-star
status, and then became a real threat for the No. 1 spot after an
impressive July on the Nike EYBL circuit with Team Final. He's one of
the elite defensive players in the 2022 class, leading the EYBL in
blocks at 3.7 per game. Lively added 8.4 points and 6.7 rebounds, while
also making 11 3-pointers in 15 games. He had 13 points, 10 rebounds and
three blocks in the Peach Jam championship game. Lively has made steady
and strong progress over the past two years. He has impressive agility,
mobility and skill for his size, and has begun playing off the bounce
and making 3s with confidence. His calling card is his rim protection,
but he can also switch away from the basket.
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