No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes says Nike deal won’t impact college decision

Posted Jan 20, 2026
Back in October, No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes signed an NIL deal with Nike. “I also want to work with Nike to connect with young athletes and give feedback on our footwear and apparel,” Stokes said then. “Not just from me, but from my community.” Now that Stokes, a 6-foot-7 small forward, is nearing a college decision, he says his Nike deal won’t impact his college decision. (Zag's Blog)

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