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Arizona Emerging as DARK HORSE for #1 Recruit Tyran Stokes?

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July 23, 2025
Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd’s position as USA U19 head coach is unique in the sense that he gets to have hands on experience with some of the top talent in the country before they make their college choices. The #1 player in the country for the of 2026 is 6’7 wing Tyran Stokes. Leaders in his recruitment are currently Kentucky, Louisville, and Arkansas. But recently, Tommy Lloyd and Tom Izzo were spotted courtside for Stokes’ game and the prospect made sure to point them out. Does this mean Arizona could swoop in on the #1 recruit in 2026? PLUS! Arizona football took over Chase Field for U of A night at the Arizona Diamondbacks game. Join Damon Fairall and Kevin Thomas on the AZ Wildcats Podcast!

Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd’s position as USA U19 head coach is unique in the sense that he gets to have hands on experience with some of the top talent in the country before they make their college choices. The #1 player in the country for the class of 2026 is 6’7 wing Tyran Stokes. Leaders in his recruitment are currently Kentucky, Louisville, and Arkansas. But recently, Tommy Lloyd and Tom Izzo were spotted courtside for Stokes’ game and the prospect made sure to point them out. Does this mean the Wildcats could swoop in on the #1 recruit in 2026?

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PLUS! Wildcats football took over Chase Field for U of A night at the Arizona Diamondbacks game.

Join Damon Fairall and Kevin Thomas on the AZ Wildcats Podcast!

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