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Kentucky Basketball targets Tyran Stokes and Miikka Muurinen could make decisions on Monday
TL;DR
Kentucky Basketball is targeting recruits Tyran Stokes and Miikka Muurinen, both of whom are expected to make college decisions on Monday. Miikka Muurinen, a 5-star forward, is ranked 55th in the 2026 class and has strong ties to North Carolina.
Key points
- Kentucky Basketball is recruiting Tyran Stokes and Miikka Muurinen
- Miikka Muurinen is a 5-star forward ranked 55th in the 2026 class
- Muurinen will announce his college choice on April 27
- North Carolina has family ties to Muurinen, influencing his decision
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Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes (4) celebrates during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
As Kentucky Basketball continues to fill out its roster, one of its top remaining recruits is set to make a college decision on Monday, and another could follow suit.
On Saturday, 5-star forward Miikka Muurinen revealed that he will make his college choice on Monday, April 27. The 6-foot-10 big man is ranked 55th overall in the 2026 class by 247 Sports Composite.
For now, it’s unclear who Muurinen’s finalists are, but Kentucky and Make Pope have been recruiting him for much of the last year. However, North Carolina has been making a strong push and has family ties to Muurinen, as it’s the school his mom played for, so the Tar Heels could be the choice.
Oh, and Tyran Stokes may also be announcing his decision on Monday, according to Jeff Goodman, though his report is far less certain, so this could just be another twist in a recruitment that’s been chock-full of them.
Kentucky is obviously all-in on getting Stokes, the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class, but for now, the Kansas Jayhawks are seen as the significant favorite.
My guess is that the Wildcats will not be the pick for either player if both decisions do come on Monday.
Q&A
What are the college choices for Miikka Muurinen?
Miikka Muurinen will announce his college decision on April 27, but his finalists are currently unclear, with Kentucky and North Carolina being strong contenders.
Who is Tyran Stokes and when will he decide?
Tyran Stokes is another top recruit for Kentucky Basketball, and he is also expected to make his college decision on the same day as Miikka Muurinen.
Why is North Carolina a strong contender for Miikka Muurinen?
North Carolina has family ties to Miikka Muurinen, as his mother played for the Tar Heels, which could influence his decision.