“Kids with this much ego usually blow it in the NBA”: Hoops fans react to Tyran Stokes showing his dominance against rivals at Nike EYBL

Tyran Stokes, ranked as the best player in the 2026 class by On3's Industry Rankings, returned to AAU basketball last week with the Oakland Soldiers at Nike EYBL. After the 6-foot-8 power forward teamed with Jason Crowe Jr., ranked No. 6 in the class, in Saturday's win over the PSA Cardinals, Ballislife uploaded some of his highlights to Instagram on Sunday, and hoops fans reacted in the comments section.

Hoops fans joined the comments section to post their reactions and opinions on Stokes and his mentality:

Hoops fans react to Tyran Stokes showing his dominance against rivals at Nike EYBL

"Kids with this much ego usually blow it in the NBA thinking it’s roses and peaches," commented a fan. He also added, "Once the kid gets his ego in check he’ll have the potential to have a 10-15 year nba career."

Another fan commented, ''he is def a top top player..his build is helping him here in hs and the aau circuit but i doubt it'll continue when he goes to college.. the potential is crazy tho but that only comes if he has a good head on his shoulders. I think the decision to return to aau instead of reclassification was justified.. he'll only grow more and be better."

More fans gave their opinions:

Hoops fans react to Tyran Stokes showing his dominance against rivals at Nike EYBL

"He just bigger then everybody on high school level," a fan commented.

Another fan commented, "Dybantsa reclassified arenas reclassified I still feel he should've reclassified too, he be top 20 prospects in the 25 class imo..i seen him play in Misson league 2, 6'8 along with sum really neat dribbling and he 2 explosive in the paint man.''

"Come on to duke my boy!" added a fan.

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Tyran Stokes scores game-high 22 points to lead his team to a win against the PSA Cardinals

The Oakland Soldiers' win against the PSA Cardinals marked their seventh win as they now sit third with a 7-2 overall record in the Merritt Division of the Nike EYBL.

Tyran Stokes scored 22 points on 6-for-12 shooting, including 2-for-2 from the 3-point line. He converted 8 of his 10 shots from the free-throw line and grabbed nine rebounds, dished out five assists and blocked the ball once in 32 minutes.

With offers from programs including the Louisville Cardinals, Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcats and the Arkansas Razorbacks, among others, Tyran Stokes has another year to decide on his collegiate career.