Oregon Ducks Chase Top Recruit Tyran Stokes

0:00On April 21st, Oregon Ducks' men's basketball is in a rough spot after a 12-20 record last season, with key players bolting Duda transfer portal. But here's the spark of hope. They're chasing the top recruit in the class of 2026, forward Tearing Stokes. Stokes just reshared his final three schools on Instagram, Oregon, Kentucky, and Kansas. He named them back in November, and now ESPN's Paul Bien Cardi says the Ducks are seriously in the mix for this five-star talent from Seattle's Rainier. Beach high. Fans and analysts are buzzing because landing Stokes would be historic. No number one recruit has ever signed with Oregon. He pair up with four-star forward Taz Erizah, giving the program a fresh star duo amid all the uncertainty. This 6-foot 7-230-pound beast is a McDonald's All-American and just snagged MVP at the Jordan brand classic. As a physical point forward with a killer jump shot, he's got Nike ties too, which fits

1:00Oregon perfectly over Adidas-backed Kansas. Plus, the Ducks could hand him a big roll right away, and I.L. deals included. Meanwhile, Coach Dana Altman's under fire to rebuild fast, especially without a true point guard yet. If Stokes buys in, considering their portal moves, it could flip the Ducks' future overnight and silence the doubters.