5-star forward Christian Collins stays home, commits to USC

Posted Mar 18, 2026
Christian Collins, the No. 9 prospect in the 2026 basketball recruiting class committed to USC on Wednesday, opting to stay home in California. A 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward from Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco, Collins was one of the best remaining uncommitted players in the 2026 class. Collins picked USC over fellow finalists Kentucky and Louisville. (247 Sports)

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