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Five-Star Recruit Christian Collins Joins USC Basketball Team

4/18/2026

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Christian Collins, a five-star recruit from St. John Bosco High, will join USC's basketball team.
He looks forward to reuniting with cousin K.J. Lewis, who is transferring to USC.
Collins has cystic fibrosis and says motivational messages from others with the condition inspire him to play hard.
He believes USC could succeed next season, aided by a strong freshman class including 7-foot twins Adonis and Darius Ratliff.

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Christian Collins, a five-star recruit from St. John Bosco High, will join USC's basketball team.
He looks forward to reuniting with cousin K.J. Lewis, who is transferring to USC.
Collins has cystic fibrosis and says motivational messages from others with the condition inspire him to play hard.
He believes USC could succeed next season, aided by a strong freshman class including 7-foot twins Adonis and Darius Ratliff.