With the early signing period officially over. 82% of players within the Rivals 2026 Class Top 100 have committed to their future college.
But several high level prospects remain undecided, including seven five-stars. One of those is KU target and
overall #1 Tyran Stokes.
Kentucky, Kansas, and Oregon are his chosen 3. While UK has been the favorite, Kansas is still very much in the mix, and the Jayhawks have a genuine shot at landing him.
But… Stokes being a Nike athlete and KU an (arguably THE) adidas school works in favor of Kentucky and Oregon. So how much say does Nike have in his choice?
Or does Stokes makes his own decision regardless of brand affiliation?
Fingers crossed for the Crimson & Blue and Coach Self to come through!
While KU’s 2026 class* is currently ranked top 5, Stokes coming to Mount Oread would definitely give KANSAS the top recruiting class for 2026!
Source: On3.com - Rivals: Intel on every uncommitted 2026 Five-Star and the schools in best position
RCB: AY2025-26 Recruiting pinned thread Origin Post
*Signed with KU in early signing period
G 15/**** Tay Kinney 6-1/190 Newport KY
PF 32/**** Davion Adkins 6-8/205 Dallas TX
SF 102/**** Trent Perry 6-4/175 Frisco TX
SG 113/*** Luke Barnett 6-3/170 Santa Ana CA
Add committed and possibly reclassifying to play next year (and not included in 2026 team class rankings until that happens)
SF 15/**** Javon Bardwell*(4) 6-6/175 Scottsdale AZ
and KU will be loaded with top talent for the AY2026-27 season!
Note well - while Rivals ranks Tay Kinney #15 overall, they only rate him 4*! Usually Rivals 4* ratings first show up in their mid 20 rankings and not with recruits ranked in the top 20!
And both 247Sports and ESPN rate him 5*!
Just FYI…
