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The latest twist in Tyran Stokes’ recruitment could cost Kentucky the 5-star

If you tried to pitch the Tyran Stokes recruitment as a movie, someone might tell you to tone it down.

We’re talking about the No. 1 player in high school basketball, with a trail of rumors behind him: reported friction with teammates, suspensions after fights at a previous school, a transfer, a Nike deal while still flirting with Adidas power Kansas, and a supposed October Kentucky commitment that evaporated once the leak got out.

Even by modern standards, it’s been chaotic.

Is Vanderbilt about to steal a 5-star recruit from Kentucky and Kansas in basketball?