Not dissing the kid, Stokes is a monster and has all the upside in the world, and will definitely prove to be a top player in the conference and the nation.
That being said, he is not the best PF in the country after playing only a few games. You can argue about official "positions" depending on height, etc., but there are several standouts right now that are in that race. Mr. Robinson from Kansas being the front runner IMO.
It's great publicity for the kid though, and it sure doesn't hurt having those statements made.