CJ on Tyran Stokes

[akaukswoosh]

Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope has landed homegrown stars. Tyran Stokes would be big win

Kentucky basketball lost out on Jason Crowe Jr., who committed to Missouri, but coach Mark Pope remains in the mix for No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes.

www.courier-journal.com

 

[past master uk 55]

Please Sweet Baby Jesus

 

[true-blue1]

If Pope can somehow land Stokes it would be huge for him!

 

[Game Se7en]

His Mom wants Louisville. Hope he rebels and comes here.

 

[ThroughBlue]

Is Louisville paying for underage girls again?

 

[BearMeat]

Doesn't seem like a fit for us.

 

[4Frusciante#]

This guy looks like what Zion Williamson could have been if he'd put down the pie and got into the gym. Not only would it be a huge cred win for Pope but I think he'd be a nightmare in Pope's zoom action...in either role.

 

[ComebackCats98]

Here’s an interesting read. Kentucky vs Arkansas for Stokes? I always thought he’d be at Louisville
https://www.aseaofblue.com/2025/7/2...-basketball-arkansas-razorbacks-john-calipari

 

[akaukswoosh]

Here’s an interesting read. Kentucky vs Arkansas for Stokes? I always thought he’d be at Louisville
https://www.aseaofblue.com/2025/7/2...-basketball-arkansas-razorbacks-john-calipari

“The two schools I continue to hear around Stokes are Kentucky and Arkansas,” On3’s Jamie Shaw says. “One source told me this week they feel like Kentucky is staking its claim, while also adding not to count our Calipari in a big recruitment.”

 

[akaukswoosh]

This guy looks like what Zion Williamson could have been if he'd put down the pie and got into the gym. Not only would it be a huge cred win for Pope but I think he'd be a nightmare in Pope's zoom action...in either role.

I agree. He can be as good as he wants to be.

 

[Jkr21790]

Doesn't seem like a fit for us.

Bro he’s a star. Hes a fit for anyone

 

[Jkr21790]

Lowe. Jasper. Thompson. Stokes. Transfer. With Rippey. Transfer. Chandler. Hawthorne. Mo D. Jelevic. Moreno. Noah. Potter. Maybe Miiika Muurinen if one of AJ or MoD leave

 

[LineSkiCat14]

If we can beat out the mom/Louisville, thats pretty big. Have to believe that puts UK in the driver seat. Closer to home, familiarity.

I think if youre Pope/UK, you can not let Calipari outbid you, and sort of keep his name at the forefront. Go get youre #1 recruit while also putting Calipari in the dirt. You pay extra for that. Double win.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

If we can beat out the mom/Louisville, thats pretty big. Have to believe that puts UK in the driver seat. Closer to home, familiarity.

I think if youre Pope/UK, you can not let Calipari outbid you, and sort of keep his name at the forefront. Go get youre #1 recruit while also putting Calipari in the dirt. You pay extra for that. Double win.

I agree, he’s a recruit worth it for recruiting credibility alone.

 

[Jkr21790]

I agree, he’s a recruit worth it for recruiting credibility alone.

If we landed Stokes that’s worth the daffy meme itself. If we got Stokes. Rippey. Thompson it’s worth actually doing the Daffy Duck meme

But yeah. I’m HUGE on Thompson bro. I think he’ll end up a top 5 player in the class and a top 5 pick in the draft and a major impact player in college. That size. Shooting/scoring ability is unreal

 

[CoffeeCat]

I’d be stoked if we could land him.

 

[ORCAT]

I agree, he’s a recruit worth it for recruiting credibility alone.

Totally agree with you and important to score big win over Cal and UL as well.

 

[RickLagina'sWig]

I wouldn't get my hopes up, that Louisville attraction plus family ties will be almost impossible to beat.

 

[jrpross_rivals]

I know the focus now is on transfers rather than freshmen but this kid is legit.

And let’s be honest, how awesome would it be to beat Cal head-to-head for the #1 recruit?

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

I wouldn't get my hopes up, that Louisville attraction plus family ties will be almost impossible to beat.

Seems like Kinney is more likely to go to UofL. Love the sceeen name btw. I love that show.

 

[chicago_cat]

Getting a kid like stokes could make next year a legitimate shot at a final four and national championship. Itll be easier to return everyone outside of Oweh with NIL.

if the team can go deep this year and return some guys, then Pope has the program primed for the future.

 

[MonsterMash79]

Getting a kid like stokes could make next year a legitimate shot at a final four and national championship. Itll be easier to return everyone outside of Oweh with NIL.

if the team can go deep this year and return some guys, then Pope has the program primed for the future.

This

 

[megablue]

Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope has landed homegrown stars. Tyran Stokes would be big win

Kentucky basketball lost out on Jason Crowe Jr., who committed to Missouri, but coach Mark Pope remains in the mix for No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes.

www.courier-journal.com

That dude is a player and would be nice to have as a Wildcat.

 

[Skyguy27]

I haven’t watched any of his play. Is he good or is he generational type talent?

 

[senonesy]

I haven’t watched any of his play. Is he good or is he generational type talent?

I haven’t watched him much, but Goodman and Dauster and the guys from Firld of 68 said there is big gap between him and the 2nd ranked player. They did say this years class is a little down, but they really loved his game. Goodman thinks he ends up at UK FWIW.

 

[Cool Hand Luke 9]

I’d be stoked if we could land him.

Bro, you just stokin’ the fire!

 

[Wildcat86!]

I wouldn't get my hopes up, that Louisville attraction plus family ties will be almost impossible to beat.

Nike. He’s not going to no adidas school money talks and uk is about to strike gold with Nike

 

[rivercatinfl]

Here’s an interesting read. Kentucky vs Arkansas for Stokes? I always thought he’d be at Louisville
https://www.aseaofblue.com/2025/7/2...-basketball-arkansas-razorbacks-john-calipari

I hope we get this kid but I definitely don't want Arkansas to beat us out for him.
I'm hoping Pope can reel him in!

 

[akaukswoosh]

 

[true-blue1]

Would be a huge, huge get for Pope and staff!

 

[Tprinceuk]

If we get him, and I know it's a if maybe that will buy Hart another week or two from some of the posters on this board.

 

[akaukswoosh]

https://www.aseaofblue.com/kentucky-wildcats-basketball/24480954/tyran-stokes-recruiting-predictions-arkansas

 

[Apple14]

Stokes recently was quoted as saying that doesn't want to duck the smoke and wants to go up against the big schools like Duke and UNC. I really don't know what to think.

 

[Bruce9]

Stokes recently was quoted as saying that doesn't want to duck the smoke and wants to go up against the big schools like Duke and UNC. I really don't know what to think.

Jamie Shaw is in the Know if he says we lead we lead, we lead, that comment meant UK ,he didn't necessarily mean those schools,he meant a tough schedule, he said a passionate fan base that is,Like Shaw said this thing is Kentucky vs Arkansas ,I like our chances

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

If we get him, and I know it's a if maybe that will buy Hart another week or two from some of the posters on this board.

But did he recruit him? Pope still needs to land a big fish outside Stokes because he plays at a private school. Only public school five stars count!

 

[Bruce9]

But did he recruit him? Pope still needs to land a big fish outside Stokes because he plays at a private school. Only public school five stars count!

Cmon man how many great ball players did he get at out of the portal if he gets Stokes over Cal and Louisville it will be huge

 

[John Henry]

No UL? I like our chances against Arkansas.

 

[TFCat11]

Why is this recruitment reminding me of Andrew Wiggins’ and Zion Williamson’s?

 

[theKybluedude]

If it’s all about money let him go. Those guys won’t win at UK

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Cmon man how many great ball players did he get at out of the portal if he gets Stokes over Cal and Louisville it will be huge

I agree, I was stating what others said.