Louisville basketball fans grow anxious as 5-star Tyran Stokes teases decision day

Tyran Stokes is a name that every Louisville basketball fan knows. The Louisville native is the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class, and the Cardinals have been in the mix for him since 2023. Louisville earned an official visit back in 2024 and has since been one of his top schools.

However, the Cardinals never earned another visit, and since he has made it clear Kentucky is the new favorite, with Kansas and Oregon not far behind. Many experts rarely even talk about Louisville now, and it is more Kentucky vs. Kansas and Oregon as the sleeper pick after he signed with Nike.

The latest news and speculation surrounding the No. 1 overall pick centers on his commitment timeline. The fans don't know much, but he recently posted on Instagram, and many are now speculating that his commitment date is coming soon.

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Tyran Stokes latest IG posts hints commitment date is near

Louisville fans are all-in on Stokes and his recruiting process, as the fans have made it clear they want him to be a hometown hero, especially after striking out on Taylen Kinney. The Cardinals can't afford to miss out on both Kinney and Stokes, and with it now mid-October, many are beginning to speculate that Spokes' commitment announcement is sooner rather than later.

Why? His latest Instagram post. Stokes is seen walking towards five jerseys, and many think this is him hinting that his decision is soon to come. The 5-star small forward has kept his recruiting process relatively private, but this post has gone viral, and now Louisville fans are anxiously awaiting his commitment date and decision.

Stokes' mother revealed over the summer that he wanted to commit before the senior season began, which would align with his commitment in the next couple of weeks. Now, Louisville fans must wait for him to announce his commitment date, but the university needs to push hard to try to regain its position in this recruiting race.

The Cardinals haven't received much noise with Stokes recently. However, given his extensive involvement with the city and Louisville's initial favoritism, the Cardinals are not out of it just yet.

The Cardinals haven't received much noise with Stokes recently. However, given his extensive involvement with the city and Louisville's initial favoritism, the Cardinals are not out of it just yet. It is essential for Louisville fans to closely monitor Stokes and his recruiting process, as he possesses the star power to change this program and its recruiting standards completely.

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