Kansas, Gonzaga Boosted by Top Recruits

0:00On April 29th, top high school baller Tyron Stokes, the number one prospect in the class of 2026, just committed to Kansas. This 6-foot 7-forward averaged over 22 points, 10 rebounds and nearly 4 assists last season on the Nike EYBL circuit. Plus he snagged 3 gold medals with USA basketball. Kansas and Kentucky both chased him hard with big offers, but he picked the J-Hawks, boosting them into the top 25 preseason rankings. Stokes joins another 5 star stud, tailing Kinning, giving Hall of Fame coach Bill Self a loaded core for his 24th season. Before this, Kansas sat outside the rankings after a 24 and 11 finish last year, but now they're number 25 in the latest CBS. Sports Top 25-1, meanwhile, Arizona State Transfer in Masamba, DIAB, a 7-foot 1-center who put up 13 points, nearly 6 boards, and over 2 blocks per game, shows Gonzaga over St.

1:00John's. That move shot the zags up to number 8, peering nicely with their returning scores and other transfers. Fans and scouts are buzzing because these grabs signal serious title pushes in a loaded field. Defending champs Michigan hold at number 3 with champs from a 37 and 3 season, while Florida tops the list with 6 key returners. From their 27 and 8 squad, Duke's right behind at number 2 after a 35 and 3 elite 8 run. North Carolina cracks the top 23 as a newcomer, and Kansas joins them newly ranked, bumping out Ohio State and UCLA. With recruiting winding down, these power moves set the stage for a wild 2026-27 season.