Stokes' College Choice: A Hoops Recruiting Saga

0:00On April 28, Top Prospect Tyron Stokes narrowed his college choices to Kansas, Kentucky, and Oregon back in November. He's the number one recruit in the class of 2026. But four months later, he's still wide open with no commitment. Schools like the J-Hawks, Wildcats, and Ducks keep one eye on the transfer portal to fill gaps. All the while, they're stashing big NIL deals and a starting spot just for him, betting on his elite talent. The Lays hit elite kids sometimes, but Stokes is stretching this one out longer than most. The last three number one recruits all locked in by November. Right now, he's the only Top 25 player in his class without a pledge. Experts at 247 sports dropped fresh intel on his race, pointing to a front runner and a timeline for the big call. Things could heat up any day now. This saga's got everyone watching close. When Stokes picks, it'll ripple through hoops recruiting for years.