Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Notre Dame High School (CA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) flexes as he celebrates a shot against Sandra Day O'Connor (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

With the high school basketball season just a couple weeks away, the top player from the Class of 2026 will need to find himself a new home.

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 ranked player according to 247 Sports, withdrew on Wednesday from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif. The 6-foot-7 wing had recently narrowed his top three to Kansas, Kentucky and Oregon after some reclassification rumors were dismissed this past summer.

The school did release a statement about Stokes' exit, but athletic director Alec Moss didn't go into specifics:

"Notre Dame High School acknowledges Tyran Stokes' decision to withdraw and explore new opportunities. We appreciate the contributions he made to our basketball program and community during his time here. We wish Tyran all the best as he pursues his future goals, and we are confident he will find success."

However, according to Sports Illustrated, Stokes was facing disciplinary issues at Notre Dame, and this late departure was likely related to that off-the-court conduct. Via SI:

Stokes was facing disciplinary issues at the school, including altercations with students. He served a suspension that kept him sidelined during multiple high school football games this season, and has not been at school this week, according to sources close to the situation.

There were rumblings about Stokes' future at Notre Dame that started a couple weeks ago. As of late, things started to become more predictable when he missed the team's photo day, the team's midnight madness was canceled this week, and he wasn't on campus Monday, Nov. 3.

We'll have to see where Stokes lands for his final season of high school basketball and if it impacts his recruitment.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Why top basketball recruit Tyran Stokes is leaving his school

Reporting by Andrew Joseph, For The Win / For The Win

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