Tyran Stokes, No. 1 prospect in Class of 2026, schedules visit to Kentucky basketball
By David Wasson
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The top high school basketball prospect in the country is starting to narrow his college decisions and has chosen one blue-blood SEC program for an official visit.
Tyran Stokes, a consensus 5-star prospect from Rainier Beach (Wash.) High School, will visit Kentucky on Monday as he mulls where he will play as part of the 2026 recruiting class.
“It’s a different coaching staff since the last time I was on campus so just being able to go out there and talk to them and see what their plan is for me,” Stokes said Hoops HQ’s Krysten Peek.
Stokes, a 6-foot-7 small forward, is the No. 1 player in the nation according to 247 Sports Composite. In addition to the Wildcats, Stokes is considering Kansas, Oregon, Louisville and USC.
A McDonald’s All-American, Stokes sports a 7-foot wingspan and possesses guard-like skills that make him especially valuable at the collegiate level.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope and his staff hope to make a favorable impression on Stokes before the late signing period starts April 15. Kansas remains high on Stokes’ consideration list, as the Jayhawks look to pair him with fellow 5-star prospect Tay Kinney.
The Wildcats went 22-14 in 2025-26 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament as a No. 7 seed before falling to No. 2 seed Iowa State.
An APSE national award-winning writer and editor, David Wasson has almost four decades of experience in the print journalism business in Florida and Alabama. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and several national magazines and websites. His Twitter handle: @JustDWasson.
