LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Tyran Stokes didn't come home to make headlines. He came to give out backpacks.

But when you're the No. 1 basketball recruit in the country, even your offhand comments tend to spark reactions — especially when the two schools chasing you the hardest happen to be bitter in-state rivals.

Stokes, a Louisville native and five-star forward in the Class of 2026, was back in town over the weekend at Shawnee Park, hosting a back-to-school backpack giveaway. He posed for pictures. He talked to kids. And he gave a glimpse into what matters most as he closes in on a college decision.

"Definitely development, one," Stokes told KY Sports TV. "A good foundation, someone who has fans and puts their all into the school. Not just someone who says 'Oh, we have a good football te

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