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Tyran Stokes, the top-ranked recruit in the 2026 class, is considering Kentucky, among other schools, with the Wildcats potentially in the lead for his services.

UK is also recruiting Taylen Kinney, a Kentucky native who is the top-rated point guard in the 2026 cycle.

Despite receiving an offer, five-star 2026 wing Qayden Samuels is unlikely to visit Kentucky.

LEXINGTON — Tyran Stokes has played things close to the vest with his recruitment. Unanimously regarded as the top player in the 2026 class by the three major recruiting databases ( Rivals/On3 , 247Sports and ESPN ), Stokes has rarely granted media interviews that might provide a window into his thinking.

In the estimation of one man who covers recruiting year-round, however, Kentucky basketball an

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