Number 1 recruit Tyran Stokes dropped 52 points, and the ridiculous highlights show why Kentucky, Kansas, Oregon want him

Billy Heyen

Number 1 recruit Tyran Stokes dropped 52 points, and the ridiculous highlights show why Kentucky, Kansas, Oregon want him image

Tyran Stokes is leaving no doubt as to why he's the No. 1 high school basketball recruit in the Class of 2026.

His latest masterpiece was a 52-point demolition for his Rainier Beach powerhouse squad against Seattle Prep.

The highlights are absolutely ridiculous: 

The smooth shooting stroke is particularly notable. Much of Stokes' work so far this season for Rainier Beach has come in transition and at the rim. If he can hit outside shots with that consistency and impressive footwork, it makes him that much more dangerous.

This is Stokes' first season at Rainier Beach after transferring in from California.

He has already named a top-three in recruiting: Kentucky, Kansas and Oregon.

That hasn't stopped other offers from flying in. Vanderbilt recently offered Stokes as it attempts to capitalize on a magical football season and an unexpectedly strong start to the basketball season, too.

Stokes could end up wherever he wants.

He hasn't yet made clear when he'll be announcing a decision. For now, he's just showing the greater Seattle area how special a talent he is.

Eventually, he'll take that ability to the next level, and probably to the level beyond that, too. Stokes is simply spectacular.

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