The incoming Trojans will be two to watch in the showcase.
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The 2026 McDonald’s All-American Game will feature 7-foot twin brothers Adonis and Darius Ratliff, who headline USC’s presence on the east roster.
The boys’ rosters for the annual showcase were unveiled Monday, with the Trojans landing one of three programs to have multiple signees selected. Duke and Missouri also placed two commitments apiece. The game is scheduled for March 31, 2026, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
The Ratliff twins, standouts at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York, committed to USC last week, choosing the Trojans over Alabama, Arkansas and Texas. Both were named among the 24 selections on the boys’ roster, which includes 20 of the top 25 prospects in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports.
Adonis is ranked No. 17 nationally, while Darius checks in at No. 23. Both are listed at 7 feet tall and are regarded as versatile frontcourt players with strong defensive instincts. Darius missed part of the 2024-25 season with a foot injury but returned in time to help Stepinac complete a championship sweep of the archdiocesan, intersectional and CHSAA vs. PSAL titles.
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USC’s ability to land the twins was notable given its recent on-court results. The Trojans finished 16-17 and missed the NCAA tournament in Eric Musselman’s first season. But the Ratliffs staying together was non-negotiable after spending their entire basketball careers as teammates.
The twins are following in the footsteps of their father, Theo Ratliff, who played 16 NBA seasons and earned a reputation as one of the league’s premier shot blockers. His sons now carry that legacy to Los Angeles, where USC hopes their combination of size, talent and bloodlines can accelerate a rebuild in the Big Ten.
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