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Louisville fans fear the worst after Tyran Stokes' concerning recruiting update

Louisville basketball fans recently learned they are in the 2026 No. 1 overall recruit Tyran Stokes' final five, as he announced it last week. Stokes is Louisville's undoubtedly top target in the 2026 class, and fans are closely following his recruiting process daily.

The Cardinals are now going head-to-head against Kentucky, Kansas, Oregon, and USC for Stokes, but Louisville fans are beginning to fear the worst. Louisville was the dominant favorite for the early process of Stokes' recruitment, but after he visited the other four schools, the Cardinals slowly began to lose their lead.

Now, the fans are trying their best to help earn his commitment and bring the Louisville native home, but after his recent update, they are bracing for another heartbreaking story.