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Early Signing Window Opens for 2026 Recruits as Transfer Portal Alters Plans

Kansas holds the early No. 1 class per 247Sports, with top prospect Tyran Stokes still choosing among Kentucky, Kansas or Oregon.

Overview

  • The NCAA early signing period runs Nov. 12–19 for the 2026 class, with the regular signing day set for April 15.
  • Programs’ reliance on the transfer portal has slowed high-school recruiting, with 16 of the top 25 prospects still uncommitted per the 247Sports Composite.
  • No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes remains undecided after narrowing his finalists to Kentucky, Kansas and Oregon and withdrawing from his high school on Nov. 5.
  • Kansas currently leads the team rankings with four signees or commits, headlined by five-star point guard Taylen Kinney along with Davion Adkins, Trent Perry and Luke Barnett.
  • Regional developments include Toledo’s September commitment from DePaul Prep forward Rashaun Porter and five Chicago-area seniors choosing Ivy League programs.