Tyran Stokes - SF
The Cardinals' No. 1 target in the 2026 recruiting class is Tyran Stokes. Louisville has been all-in on Stokes for a long time now and has made it clear they want him in a red and black uniform. Stokes is a Louisville native and has been trending with multiple teams this offseason. The Cards had a dominant lead at first after earning a visit on October 4, 2024, but since then, he has visited Kentucky and Kansas and have a few more lined up.
On3 Sports still gives Louisville the slight edge over Kentucky, but not by much. Stokes ranks as the No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class. The 6-foot-7, 245-pound small forward has yet to cut his list down, but his mom did state he plans to commit before his senior season.
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