Kansas, Bill Self land No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes as Jayhawks reload
Tyran Stokes was the consensus top recruit in the country and brings a big boost to Kansas and Bill Self.
The top men's college basketball recruit has made his decision. Forward Tyran Stokes committed to Kansas, he announces on "Inside the NBA" on Tuesday, April 28 in a major get for Bill Self and the Jayhawks. It's been a major sweepstakes as programs awaited to see where Stokes would choose to play college ball, as he was the last major prospect yet to announce his decision.
He is the consensus No. 1 recruit in the country per 247Sports and ESPN . The Seattle-native chose Kansas over other contenders in Kentucky, Oregon, Louisville and Southern California.
Breaking: Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 recruit in the SC Next 100 Class of 2026, has committed to Kansas, he announced on Inside the NBA. pic.
twitter. com/tPjZWdLYPo ā ESPN (@espn) April 28, 2026 At 6-foot-7-inches and 230 pounds, Stokes has displayed elite skills on both sides of the ball to make him one of the top high school players in the country. He has the ability to handle to ball on the perimeter while also dominating near the bucket, all while maintaining a stout defensive game with the ability to create steals.