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Where Kentucky goes after missing on Tyran Stokes

Kentucky Wildcats On SI·Wyatt Huff·about 1 month ago
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Big Blue Nation waited all day in anticipation for the #1 recruit in 2026 to make his decision in Tyran Stokes. After much of the day was filled with restlessness and speculation, Stokes finally made his decision. Appearing on Inside The NBA on ESPN, the nation's top prospect chose to go elsewhere and play for the Kansas Jayhawks. Now, it begs the question of what Kentucky does now. Stokes was clearly Kentucky's big fish on the upcoming roster. Both Kentucky and Kansas made clear room to welcome his arrival. But for Kentucky, he chose elsewhere, which now leaves a spot on the wing along with the returning Kam Williams. But, it's all up to Mark Pope and the staff as to where they go now. Will they swing for the fences again, this time hoping a guy like Milan Momcilovic shocks college basketball and pulls out of the draft? Or, do they opt for an overseas talent with potential? They'd be silly not to at least try. The fallback option of Kam Williams as a starter is there, even though it isn't a "splash".…

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