High school basketball: Top-ranked senior Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas

High school basketball's top-ranked senior Tyran Stokes of Rainier Beach (Seattle, Wash.) announced his college decision Tuesday, committing to Kansas over finalists Kentucky and Oregon.

Stokes, a 6-foot-7 wing, is regarded as the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2026 according to Rivals.

For the season, Stokes averaged 31 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and four steals per contest while shooting 53 percent from the field and 78 percent from the free throw line. His efforts helped Rainier Beach (29-1) capture their second consecutive state championship. Stokes scored a career-high 63 points in a 107-38 win against West Seattle (Seattle) in January.

In a 75-53 victory over Lincoln (Tacoma) in the Class 3A state title game, Stokes finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists. He also recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in an 86-65 quarterfinal triumph over O'Dea (Seattle).

Stokes earned first team MaxPreps All-America honors and was also named the MaxPreps Washington Player of the Year this season.

Kansas head coach Bill Self welcomes Stokes to a recruiting class that already includes Davion Adkins of Prolific Prep (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), Luke Barnett of Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), Taylen Kinney of Overtime Elite and Trent Perry of Link Academy (Branson, Mo.).