Overview
- Kansas said Wednesday it has signed Tyran Stokes after the No. 1 2026 recruit announced his commitment on ESPN’s Inside the NBA Tuesday.
- Stokes chose the Jayhawks over Kentucky and Oregon to end a long recruitment that drew attention for his Nike NIL deal and Kansas’ adidas affiliation.
- The addition lifts Kansas to the top of 247Sports’ 2026 team rankings and follows Bill Self confirming a return for his 24th season.
- The 6-foot-7, 230-pound wing from Seattle averaged 31 points and 13 rebounds at Rainier Beach, logged a 63-point game, and earned McDonald’s All-American honors.
- His arrival addresses a scoring need after Darryn Peterson entered the NBA draft and multiple Jayhawks transferred, while Kentucky takes another recruiting hit during heavy roster churn.