Tyran Stokes: Kansas Jayhawks' New March Madness Monster

0:00On April 29, Kansas J-Hawks are loading up again with the nation's top freshman talent for the second straight year. After Darren Peterson lit it up last season, they now have Tyrann Stokes, a 6-foot-7, 230-pound beast ready to take over. Peterson was all about that smooth jumper from deep in mid-range, with Coach Bill Self running him off screens to get open looks. Stokes brings a different vibe though. He's got the ball in his hands more, creating his own shot and attacking the rim with serious finishing power. Fans are buzzing because both these guys share that defense of fire, swiping steals left and right, Peterson averaged nearly 1.5 a game, and Stokes comes in with the same knack for picks. Self might tweak those screenplays for Stokes too, blending styles to maximize his skills on both ends. Early games will show how he adapts in college ball. Keep an eye on Stokes all season. He could evolve into a March Madness monster, keeping J-Hawk fans hyped from tip-off to the final buzzer.