Elite 2026 SF Tyran Stokes talks Kentucky, Louisville and updates recruitment
Tyran Stokes, from Napa (CA) Prolific Prep, is trending as one of the top players in the 2026 class. The 6-foot-7 wing was just named to the USA Basketball u16 roster and is averaging 12.9 points and 5.5 rebounds, playing up two age groups on Nike’s EYBL Circuit with the Vegas Elite program.
“I’m a playmaker and a competitor,” Stokes told On3. “I came into this environment showing I’m an overall team player and to keep the energy up from start to finish. I’ve developed my defense this season, all-around.”
On3 caught up with Tyran Stokes, who is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, recently to introduce his recruiting.
Stokes talks recruiting
“I have offers from Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama, Louisville, Xavier, and LSU off the top of my head,” Stokes said. “I would say Kentucky and Louisville are the two schools that contact us the most.”
Stokes talks Louisville
“I watched them a lot growing up; most of my family are Louisville fans. The new coaches over there, Coach Kenny Payne and Nolan (Smith) are great coaches. They both came from great programs and had a lot of success. I really think they can make something happen this year.”
Stokes talks Kentucky
“I know Coach Cal (John Calipari) gets a lot of players to the league. He’s a great developer of talent and is someone who could definitely get me into the league. I feel like I would fit in really well with what they do and how they play.
In his words
I’ve seen a lot of different players go a lot of different routes,” Stokes said. “LaMelo (Ball) went overseas, Jalen Green went to G-League Ignite. There are a lot of different processes and pathways someone can take to get to the league. My path is something I will look into more later on, but right now, I am just focused on high school and getting better.
“I’m looking for a family, really. A team that I can bond with on and off the court. Teammates that I can call to come to hang out and coaches that I can talk to about things other than basketball. Just somewhere I feel like home.”