Where there's smoke, there's usually fire and this could prove to be great for Bill Self and Kansas hoops. While there's no set commitment date locked in for Tyran Stokes, a 5-star small forward currently playing in Seattle for Rainier Beach, fans across the country are waiting for him to make his call.
Several teams have separated themselves from the pack, including the Jayhawks. There's recent speculation too that maybe, just maybe, Kansas has taken the lead in this race. Should Stokes end up picking Kansas, it would no question change everything for Self and his 2026 plans:
Kansas has surged to the front in the race for the No.