Christian Collins is a 6-8 power forward from St. John Bosco in Bellflower, California, with one of the most remarkable rise-to-prominence stories in the 2026 class. He began his high school career on JV and underwent knee surgery before emerging as a top-10 national prospect. As a junior, he averaged 13.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, while on the Nike EYBL circuit with Team Why Not he posted 12.0 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. Known for his explosiveness, defensive intensity, and floor-spacing ability, Collins is regarded as one of the best athletes in the class. A McDonald's All-American, he committed to USC on March 18, 2026, choosing coach Eric Musselman and the Trojans over Kentucky and Louisville to become the third McDonald's All-American in USC's 2026 class.