Overview
- Collins joins 7-foot twins Adonis and Darius Ratliff to form a three–McDonald’s All American frontcourt in USC’s 2026 class, which 247Sports now ranks No. 6 nationally.
- Collins said he expects a major role at USC and views the program as preparation for the NBA, projecting a one-and-done path.
- The St. John Bosco standout disclosed he has a mild case of cystic fibrosis managed with medication, and no NBA player has been publicly recognized with the condition.
- Recruiting services place him among the nation’s elite (No. 5 by ESPN, No. 9 by 247Sports, No. 3 by Rivals); he posted 12.0 points and 9.7 rebounds on Nike EYBL play and averaged 26.1 points and 9.6 rebounds this high school season.
- USC offered in June 2024 and hosted an official visit last August after a recruitment that briefly tilted toward Kentucky during the early signing period before swinging back to the Trojans.