Tyran Stokes to make big college commitment announcement: Live updates on No. 1 recruit originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Tyran Stokes' wait is nearly over. The No. 1 overall recruit in college basketball's 2026 recruiting class is expected to make his college selection on Tuesday night during ESPN's Inside the NBA.
The 6-foot-7 generational wing is between the Kansas Jayhawks and Kentucky Wildcats. Stokes is also the only top-ten player yet to make a college commitment, setting the stage for one program to pull ahead in the recruiting rankings.
What's important to note here is Stokes will certainly be a one-and-done player next year. For Kansas, the plug-and-play ability would be key under Bill Self, who has dealt with decades of NBA talent. As for Kentucky under Mark Pope, the path isn't as well-defined but having a chance to stay home for the Louisville native would be.
Kansas is viewed as the favorite despite Stokes being a Nike athlete. Either way, we'll find out soon where Stokes ends up.
This is what I was told, also.Tyran Stokes will make announcement tonight at 6:30 pm ET with the Inside the NBA crew.Kansas the frontrunner. Kentucky in mix as well. https://t.co/14jd0jlYfN
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