Freshman Tyran Stokes talks recruitment, North Carolina fandom

Posted Dec 2, 2022
Tyran Stokes is just 15 years old, even if you would never guess it by his 6-foot-7, 225-pound frame. He is establishing himself as one of country's elite 2026 basketball recruits. On how he became a UNC fan as a Kentucky native: "It’s the culture around the school and players they have produced. I like how they get those guys to the league and all that." (Rivals.com)

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