Five-star Christian Collins discusses picking USC men’s basketball
On Wednesday, the Trojans landed a massive recruit in the 2026 cycle. In an interview with ESPN, he discussed his decision
On Wednesday, USC men’s basketball picked up a commitment from five-star 2026 recruit Christian Collins. A top-five player in the class, Collins is the third five-star to join the Trojans in the 2026 cycle. In an interview with ESPN , Collins discussed why he picked USC.
“I want to go where I can help a team win, and at USC I feel I will have a major role,” Collins said. “It is important for me to be prepared; I feel I will be prepared for the NBA because of my role. "Also, I felt they have a family atmosphere.
I live close to campus. I was looking at where I could be challenged and develop. I watched [their] practices, and they were intense and I learned a lot.
Coach Muss [Eric Musselman] and staff will challenge me. Coach Muss is a good coach; he is aggressive with player development, and he is down to earth off the court. ” Despite disappointing seasons in his first two years at USC, Musselman is putting together a very strong recruiting class this cycle.