Collins' College Choice: Louisville, Kentucky, or USC?

0:00On March 16th, Top High School basketball prospect Christian Collins is set to announce his college commitment on Tuesday, March 17th, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time. The 6-foot-8-200-pound Ford ranks as the number 9 overall player in the 2026 class and earned McDonald's All. American honors. He's narrowed it down to a final 3, Louisville, Kentucky, and USC. Collins paused his recruitment last winter to carefully weigh his options. He wants to make the right choice for a quick pass to the NBA as a one-and-done player, focusing on his season before deciding. He's built strong ties with coaches at all three schools, including long-standing relationships at Kentucky and USC, which were early in his process. His goal is finding the best fit for development and success. Scouts see huge potential in Collins thanks to his length, athleticism, and mobility, especially on defense and the boards where he grabs around 8. Re-bounds per game. Offensively, he's still growing, averaging 12 points beneath the boost shooting and handling to become a star.

1:04All eyes will be on this decision, as it could shake these programs heading into next season.