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Five-Star Forward Christian Collins Chooses USC Over Rivals

3/19/2026

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Christian Collins, a five-star small forward from California, commits to the University of Southern California (USC).
Collins is ranked No. 5 nationally.
He chose USC over Kentucky and Louisville, citing a long-standing relationship with the program and a desire to contribute to a winning team.
His commitment adds to USC's elite 2026 recruiting class, which includes fellow McDonald's All Americans, the Ratliff twins.

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Story summary

Christian Collins, a five-star small forward from California, commits to the University of Southern California (USC).
Collins is ranked No. 5 nationally.
He chose USC over Kentucky and Louisville, citing a long-standing relationship with the program and a desire to contribute to a winning team.
His commitment adds to USC's elite 2026 recruiting class, which includes fellow McDonald's All Americans, the Ratliff twins.