In a dazzling turn of events that has electrified the college basketball world, Michigan State Spartans guard Jaxon Kohler has etched his name into history by capturing two of the sport’s most coveted honors—the 2025 Bob Cousy Award and the Midseason Wooden Award. This extraordinary feat marks a defining chapter in Kohler’s career and solidifies his status as one of the nation’s elite players.
The Bob Cousy Award, presented annually to the top point guard in men’s NCAA Division I basketball, is a tribute to the legendary Boston Celtics floor general known for redefining the position. For Kohler to claim this award is no small achievement—it’s a reflection of his vision, leadership, creativity, and court generalship. Throughout the 2024–2025 season, Kohler has dazzled fans, coaches, and analysts alike with his dazzling playmaking ability, court awareness, and calm under pressure.
Meanwhile, the Midseason John R. Wooden Award, given to the most outstanding player in college basketball, has historically served as a bellwether for greatness. Kohler’s inclusion as the midseason frontrunner comes after months of jaw-dropping performances where he averaged 19.7 points, 8.1 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game, all while leading Michigan State to a top-five national ranking and a dominant presence in Big Ten play.
What sets Kohler apart isn’t just his stats—it’s his leadership and poise. Coming into the program as a highly regarded recruit, Kohler has grown into a symbol of Spartan basketball—tough, unselfish, and relentless. This season, he took on the role of floor general with unmatched intensity. Whether orchestrating fast breaks, executing pick-and-rolls with surgical precision, or delivering dagger threes in clutch moments, he has been the engine of Michigan State’s offense.
Spartans head coach Tom Izzo couldn’t contain his pride:
> “Jaxon has put in the work. He’s always been talented, but this year he’s been on another level—mentally, physically, and emotionally. He’s the kind of player who makes everyone around him better.”
Kohler’s journey hasn’t been without adversity. Coming off a previous season hampered by injury, he committed himself fully in the offseason—transforming his body, sharpening his skills, and growing as a leader. That resilience has paid off in the biggest possible way. His improvement has not only elevated his own game but has galvanized a Michigan State roster that now finds itself with legitimate national title hopes.
As the NCAA Tournament looms, Kohler’s dual honors shine as both a celebration of what he’s accomplished and a warning to the rest of the nation: Michigan State is for real—and they have the best guard in America running the show.
With the Bob Cousy and Midseason Wooden Awards now in hand, Kohler remains focused on the bigger prize: delivering a national championship to East Lansing. But no matter what happens in March, 2025 will be remembered as the year Jaxon Kohler rose to the very top of college basketball.
