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Returns to Mississippi State Chol (knee) has decided to remain with Mississippi State for the 2026-27 season,Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Chol tested the transfer portal but will remain with the Bulldogs. He redshirted last season due to a knee injury after appearing in 31 games combined over his previous two seasons with Mississippi State. The 6-foot-11 center will look to complete his recovery and return to full strength before the start of the new season.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Set to change programs Chol (knee) will enter the transfer portal, according to Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Chol didn't play in the 2025-26 season due to a knee injury, and once he returns to the court, he'll do so for a new program. The big man could eventually return to Mississippi State, according to Tipton, but he's interested in seeing his options before making a decision.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in 2025-2026 Chol won't play during the 2025-2026 season after the he underwent knee surgery, per Daniel H. Murray of 247Sports.com.

Impact Chol has only played in 31 games for Mississippi State in his first two years with the program, and now he'll sit out his entire junior season after undergoing season-ending knee surgery. Chol was reportedly in the mix for a starting role down low with the Bulldogs, and indeed, his injury puts Mississippi State a little "behind the eight ball," as head coach Chris Jans put it. This puts much more of an onus on Wichita State transfer Quincy Ballard as well as Kansas State transfer Achor Achor.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE