The best shooter on the court for Michigan State has come from an unexpected source. That has been senior big man Jaxon Kohler to this p

Jaxon Kohler dominated the paint, showcasing a monstrous double-double as Michigan State's bigs overwhelmed Toledo in a commanding first half.

Toledo had no answers for Jaxon Kohler as Michigan State dismantled the Rockets, including a 30-point halftime lead.

Jaxon Kohler notched a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds and Jeremy Fears Jr. added 15 points and eight assists as No. 9 Michigan State downed Toledo 92-69 on Tuesday night in East Lansing, Mich.

The Michigan State Spartans are 6-0 ahead of a date with the North Carolina Tar Heels on Thanksgiving in Fort Myers. The Spartans dismantled East Carolina on Tuesday afternoon, steamrolling the Pirates from the opening whistle and never looking back.

Michigan State outrebounded Toledo 54-24 and finished with advantages in points in the paint (40-16) and on the break (36-16).

Divine Ugochukwu scored a career-high 23 points and No. 9 Michigan State overcame a sloppy performance to beat Penn State 76-72 on Saturday.

Senior forward Jaxon Kohler likened Michigan State to a "wounded animal" on Thursday because of its loss against then-No. 4 Duke last Sa

Michigan State rode a deep lineup to a Big Ten title and trip to the Elite Eight last season. This squad features new pieces in key roles but the four veteran captains – Kohler, Fears, Coen Carr and Carson Cooper – are expected to carry the load.