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Louisville falling behind for coveted 5-star Tyran Stokes as Kentucky takes control

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Tyran Stokes is a name that every Louisville basketball fan must know. The No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class has been trending with the Louisville Cardinals for a long time now, as the consensus 5-star is a Louisville native.

The Cardinals have had their sights set on him for quite some time, as Louisville was the dominant favorite to land his commitment for the majority of 2024 and early 2025. However, a few teams have blossomed and are now giving the Cardinals a run for their money for the No. 1 recruit.

Well, Louisville received crushing news this week as an expert for On3 Sports/Rivals logged a commitment prediction for Stokes, and well, he made it seem like the Cardinals aren't even in the top two.