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Podcast: Locked On Kentucky - Daily Podcast On Kentucky Wildcats Football & Basketball
Episode: Kentucky Basketball In PURSUIT Of Top Recruit Josh Irving | UK Needs To Be ALL In On Tyran Stokes
Description: Josh Irving is one of the best college basketball recruits in the country, and you probably haven't heard of him.On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe breaks down a promising 6’11” center from the 2026 class that Kentucky is pursuing. The discussion covers Josh Irving’s potential, the talent dip in the 2026 recruiting class, and why Tyran Stokes is crucial for the Wildcats’ future. Dawe analyzes how NIL and transfer portal opportunities are reshaping college basketball, potentially leading to older, more experienced teams. He also examines Kentucky’s recruiting strategy for 2026, questioning the feasibility of landing multiple fiv...