Christian Collins, who is ranked No. 3 overall in the 2026 class (via Rivals), will make an official visit to Kentucky on October 12th, according to KSR. That’s interesting timing, considering Big Blue Madness is right around that time with the season starting in early November.
A 6-foot-8 power forward from St. John Bosco High School in Playa Del Ray, California, Collins was coached by Kentucky head coach Mark Pope during the recent USA Basketball trials in Colorado Springs. He is being recruited
primarily by Kentucky assistant coach Jason Hart.
“[Jason Hart] just got off the phone with me earlier,” Collins told KSR. “He’s been saying to play hard with a high motor, like I’ve been playing.
“[Mark Pope] is like a proud dad,” Collins said. “He’ll be recording you, and he’s cheering for you. He’s a really good guy. He has nice energy. He’s really positive.”
Collins will take his official visit to USC on August 30th, and he is also hearing from Oregon, Duke, Arizona, and California.
The No. 2-ranked small forward, according to Rivals, Collins recently competed in the Nike EYBL Peach Jam.
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