USC Lands Top Recruit Christian Collins

0:00On March 19th, USC men's basketball just landed a huge commitment for its 2026 recruiting class. Five-star small-forward Christian Collins, a six-foot-eighth senior from St. John Bosco High School, picked the Trojans on Wednesday. He's ranked as the number three player nationally and the top talent in California. Collins turned down powerhouse programs like Kentucky and Louisville, along with interest from Tennessee, Oregon and UCLA. He'll join twin brothers, Adonis and Darius Ratliffe, in which shaping up as a strong class for USC. Scouts praise his shooting touch, especially from Breepoint range where he's hitting over 50% this season, plus his explosiveness in transition. Earlier this week, Collins opened up about his personal challenges during an interview. He lives with a mild form of cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that landed him in the hospital for two weeks when he was 10 years old. Despite the health hurdles, Collins has stayed committed to basketball and earned mid-season first-team All-American honors, plus a spot as a naysmith.

1:03Trophy finalist, his drive shows no signs of slowing down. This addition gives USC a dynamic front-line prospect with real-star potential, setting the stage for an exciting future in Los Angeles basketball.