Kansas assistant coach Kurtis Townsend was present Tuesday night among the top-ranked recruits Tyran StokesThe first home game is at Rainier Beach (Washington) High School, a source told Rivals.
Stokes, a 6-foot-7 small forward, finished with a monster stat line: 27 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, eight steals, two blocks in a win over Bishop Blanchet (Washington).
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Kansas is one of three five-star finalists, joining Kentucky And Oregon. Vanderbilt now also entered into the picture, offer Stokes on Tuesday evening. The Commodores are off to a strong start this season, going 9-0 and ranked No. 15 in the AP poll.
A native of Louisville, Stokes began his senior year at Notre Dame Prep School in California before recently transferring to Rainier Beach in Washington.
What Stokes looks for in school
In a previous interview with Rivals, Tyrann Stokes discussed what he wants from a college program.
“I want to play for someone who really appreciates me off the court,” Stokes previously said. “Someone who will only talk to me about how things are going and not just talk about basketball all the time. I'm looking for a home, a place where I will feel comfortable.”
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Stokes Scouting Report
“On the surface, Tyrann Stokes has optimal positional size, explosive athleticism and the ability to create advantages at multiple levels of the game. So while he's still developing into an alpha player role, you can see that he has an immediate foundation to work with. Take a look at the 2026 class at this point and you'll quickly see the lack of star power that was present in the 2025 cycle. As such, many players will have to continue to develop various aspects of their games.
… Stokes is no different as there are things he will have to continue to work on to reach his highest potential. We've already touched on balance points that will help you make more consistent plays while moving. In addition, it will be very important for him to find a suitable engine. However, given his intriguing instincts and his natural tools, several different paths are obvious for him.” – Jamie Shaw's rivals
