Tyran Stokes, the nation's No. 1 recruit, commits to Kansas over Kentucky during broadcast on ESPN
Tyran Stokes, the top basketball recruit in the country, has announced his commitment to Kansas.
He made the decision Tuesday on ESPN's "Inside the NBA." The 6-foot-7 forward from Seattle's Ranier Beach High School is known for his scoring ability, including a 63-point game last season.
Stokes had narrowed his choices to Kansas and Kentucky after Oregon dropped out.
One of hte big questions was whether he would play for Kansas, one of the flagship adidas schools.
He signed an NIL deal with Nike last year.
Kansas has been busy rebuilding its roster after losing one-and-done star Darryn Peterson to the NBA and several high-profile transfers.
Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas
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