Did No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes hint college decision in a tattoo video?

While college basketball teams are actively recruiting players in the transfer portal, the top high school prospect has yet to make his college decision. It certainly looks like that recruitment is nearing its end, though. And we might have even gotten a bit of an Easter egg in the process. Tyran Stokes — the No. 1 overall recruit in the class of 2026, according to 247 Sports — has taken his time deciding between Kansas, Kentucky and Oregon for next season. And this week, the Louisville native shared a tattoo video that may have offered a clue as to where he is leaning. While getting a Muhammad Ali-inspired leg piece done, fans noticed the TV in the background. It seemed relevant for sure. **(Strong language in the video)**

Tyran Stokes just posted this video of himself getting a tattoo, and there’s a #Kentucky game playing on the TV behind him 🤔 pic.twitter.com/tUUxtGC9Fr

— Lee K. Howard ☀️ (@HowardWKYT) April 23, 2026 Of all the things to have playing on a TV, Stokes had an old Kentucky basketball game. It was difficult to take that as anything but a hint. Don’t hate that!

— Mark Pope Supporter (@wildcatsuk) April 23, 2026 The No. 1 overall player in the Class of 2026, Tyran Stokes, just showed off a new tattoo, but here’s what has Kentucky fans talking is in the background, you can spot old footage from a game.

Is Stokes hinting at something or just trolling BBN? 😼 #BBNpic.twitter.com/AQHX6sgSfX

— Chris Beasmore (@CBeasmoreSports) April 23, 2026 What was Tyran Stokes doing watching the 2011-12 Kentucky vs Vanderbilt game while getting a 502 tattoo?

(I originally thought it may have been the Bama game from that year. Didn't realize the Vandy game was also on CBS) pic.twitter.com/gVonICxSCc

— Steven Peake (@StevenPeakeKSR) We'll find out soon enough if that game was a clue. *This article originally appeared on For The Win: *