USC men’s basketball could be a lot of fun — and maybe a little confusing — once twins Adonis and Darius Ratliff make their collegiate debuts.
Which one is which, fans might wonder at first? Why are the 7-footers both spending so much time on the perimeter?
Don’t worry, they have their coach’s permission. Each of the twins said the 3-pointer is a big part of his game. That’s especially true for Adonis.
“Coach Muss [Eric Musselman] told me he wanted me to break the single-season USC 3-point record,” Adonis told The California Post on Friday, “so based off that I just knew how much confidence he had in me.”
More than anything, the incoming freshmen from White Plains, New York, who will tower over teammates, want to take the Trojans to new heights after three consecutive seasons of missing the NCAA Tournament.
“Definitely changing the narrative,” Adonis said of his goal. “We want to bring USC basketball back.”
They’ll have help from fellow McDonald’s All-AmericanChristian Collins, a versatile forward who will also arrive next season after starring at St. John Bosco High in Bellflower. The twins competed against Collins on Friday at the Jordan Brand Classic all-star game at El Camino College in Torrance.
Playing together with so much height represents double trouble for opponents. The twins combine traditional big-man skills with elite athleticism and strong outside shooting.
“I’m more of a wing and I can bring the ball up, come off the pick and roll, make decisions and guard the smaller guys on the court, too,” Adonis said. “[Darius] is a very good rebounder, he blocks shots, can defend at a high level and can also come out and hit shots.”
USC had one big advantage over other suitors when it came to landing the twins.
Source: California Post – Breaking California News, Photos & Videos
