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Kurtis Townsend's Recruiting Legacy
Kurtis Townsend, Kansas’ longest-tenured assistant coach, is quietly rewriting the recruiting playbook with his uncanny ability to land elite talent—even amid NIL’s seismic shifts. From Andrew Wiggins to Darryn Peterson (drafted 2nd overall by Utah Jazz) and now Tyran Stokes, the top 2026 recruit, Townsend’s legacy is built on relationships, deep basketball knowledge, and an eye for diamonds in the rough. His journey—from CBA player to high school coach to powerhouse recruiter at Michigan and USC—proves that in college hoops, heart, hustle, and history still matter most. Support the show:Get…
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