USC Trojans Recruits Shine in McDonald's All-American Practice

Three top 2026 USC basketball recruits turn heads ahead of Tuesday's All-American game.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:53pm

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The 2026 McDonald's All-American game will feature three of USC's top 2026 basketball recruits - Darius Ratliff, Adonis Ratliff, and Christian Collins. The trio competed in Saturday's practice leading up to the contest, with Adonis Ratliff and Collins impressing with their play. USC fans are hoping the addition of these talented recruits can help the Trojans return to the NCAA Tournament next season after missing it in their second year under coach Eric Musselman.

Why it matters

USC's 2026 recruiting class is ranked 7th nationally and 4th in the Big Ten, led by the three McDonald's All-Americans. Their performance in the prestigious all-star game could be an early indicator of the impact they'll make for the Trojans next season as the team looks to bounce back from missing the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Adonis Ratliff, a four-star recruit, stood out in Saturday's practice by knocking down multiple three-pointers on the move and impressing with his driving ability in transition. His brother Darius Ratliff, also a four-star recruit, was not highlighted as a top performer but has the potential to provide rim protection and defense for USC next season. The only five-star recruit in the class, Christian Collins, had a mixed practice with strong defensive play but some inconsistencies, but he'll look to build on that in Tuesday's game.

  • The 2026 McDonald's All-American game is set for Tuesday, March 29 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Saturday's practice was the final tune-up for the three USC recruits ahead of the All-American game.

The players

Darius Ratliff

A four-star recruit and the No. 23 overall player in the 2026 class, Darius Ratliff is a 6-foot-11, 210-pound center who has the potential to be a lockdown defender and provide rim protection for USC next season.

Adonis Ratliff

Adonis Ratliff is a four-star recruit and the No. 17 overall player in the 2026 class. The Archbishop Stepinac product impressed in Saturday's practice with his ability to knock down three-pointers on the move and drive the ball in transition.

Christian Collins

The only five-star recruit in USC's 2026 class, Christian Collins is the No. 9 overall player in the nation. The St. John Bosco product had a mixed practice with strong defense but some inconsistencies, but he'll look to build on that in Tuesday's McDonald's All-American game.

Eric Musselman

The head coach of the USC Trojans, Musselman is hoping the addition of these three talented recruits can help the team return to the NCAA Tournament next season after missing it in his second year.

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What’s next

Many USC fans will be tuned in on Tuesday to watch the Ratliff brothers and Collins compete in the McDonald's All-American game. The contest is scheduled to tip off at 6 p.m. PT with the game broadcast on ESPN.

The takeaway

USC's 2026 recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the best in the program's history, led by three McDonald's All-Americans who will look to make an immediate impact and help the Trojans return to the NCAA Tournament next season.