The future of Kentucky basketball is looking brighter than ever.
With the latest update to the Rivals Basketball Recruiting Rankings for the 2026 class released Tuesday, all 19 players offered by Kentucky have landed spots in the prestigious list—solidifying the Wildcats’ presence across the top tier of high school talent nationwide.
The rankings come following a crucial stretch of in-person evaluations during late travel ball season, highlighted by marquee events like Peach Jam and the Adidas 3SSB Championships.
Leading the way is Louisville native Tyran Stokes, who maintains his grip on the No. 1 overall spot. Stokes has drawn widespread national attention in recent weeks, sharing that he’s searching for a program that’s “not going to duck the smoke”—a sentiment that aligns closely with Kentucky’s championship mindset.
In total, Kentucky has offered:
Six of the top eight prospects
Eight of the top 10
Twelve of the top 15
John Calipari and his staff have also widened the net, offering scholarships to seven players outside the top 15, ensuring a deep pool of elite talent heading into the next recruiting cycle.
Here’s the full list of UK’s offered 2026 prospects and their updated Rivals rankings:
1. Tyran Stokes, SF – Notre Dame (Louisville, KY)
2. Brandon McCoy, CG – St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA)
3. Caleb Holt, SG – Prolific Prep (Huntsville, AL)
4. Anthony Thompson, SF – Western Reserve (Lebanon, OH)
5. Jordan Smith Jr., SG – Paul VI Catholic (Fairfax, VA)
6. DeRon Rippey Jr., PG – Blair Academy (Brooklyn, NY)
7. Arafan Diane, C – Iowa United Prep (Montreal, QC)
8. Cam Williams, PF – St. Mary’s (Phoenix, AZ)
9. Bryson Howard, SF – Heritage HS (Frisco, TX)
10. Christian Collins, SF – St. John Bosco (Playa Del Rey, CA)
11. Tajh Ariza, SF – St. John Bosco (Playa Del Rey, CA)
12. Miikka Muurinen, PF – Compass Prep (Wichita, KS)
13. Ethan Taylor, C – Link Academy (Shawnee, KS)
14. Tay Kinney, PG – Overtime Elite (Newport, KY)
15. Maximo Adams, SF – Sierra Canyon (Harbor City, CA)
16. Ikenna Alozie, PG – Dream City Christian (Lagos, Nigeria)
17. Qayden Samuels, SG – Bishop McNamara (District Heights, MD)
18. Josh Irving, C – Pasadena (Pasadena, CA)
19. Cole Cloer, SF – IMG Academy (Hillsborough, NC)
