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USC Adds Twin Four-Star Ratliff Recruits Adonis, Darius

8/14/2026

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USC men’s basketball added twin four-star recruits Adonis and Darius Ratliff to its roster.
The twins are sons of NBA All-Star Theo Ratliff, who played for the Detroit Pistons among other teams.
Their decision was influenced by head coach Eric Musselman, who coached their father with the Atlanta Hawks in 2001-02.
They said USC staff showed love and helped Adonis recover from a lower-body injury, allowing his return in January.

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USC men’s basketball added twin four-star recruits Adonis and Darius Ratliff to its roster.
The twins are sons of NBA All-Star Theo Ratliff, who played for the Detroit Pistons among other teams.
Their decision was influenced by head coach Eric Musselman, who coached their father with the Atlanta Hawks in 2001-02.
They said USC staff showed love and helped Adonis recover from a lower-body injury, allowing his return in January.