Overview
- Notre Dame athletic director Alec Moss issued a statement acknowledging Stokes’ decision and wishing him well.
- The school did not attribute the move to a cause, while Sports Illustrated has reported disciplinary incidents and a suspension that limited his football participation.
- Stokes remains the consensus No. 1 player in the Class of 2026 after averaging about 21 points, 9.3 rebounds and roughly 4 assists last season in deep CIF Open Division runs.
- His recruitment is centered on Kentucky, Kansas and Oregon, with some analysts calling Kentucky a slight favorite while emphasizing the race remains close.
- His next destination is undecided, and coverage has floated possibilities such as another national prep program or a spring college enrollment as the season approaches.