Get ready for an exciting tale of twin talent and their journey to the big leagues! The Ratliff twins, Adonis and Theo, are making waves in the basketball world, and their recent visit to USC has everyone talking.
These 7-foot giants have a unique connection to USC's head coach, Eric Musselman, or as they call him, 'Muss'. You see, their dad, Theo Ratliff, played in Atlanta when Muss was an assistant coach there in the early 2000s. Theo was a first-round draft pick in 1995, and now his sons are following in his footsteps.
Adonis shared with ZAGSBLOG, "The message is clear: we're a priority for USC. They want us to join and help the team bring home a championship." And it's not just talk; these twins bring a modern approach to the game.
Unlike their dad, a traditional big man, Adonis and Darius are all-court players. Adonis recently dropped 32 points, including nine 3-pointers, in a Border League game. Theo described his son's shooting range, saying, "You can't back off him." Darius, on the other hand, is a paint-dwelling powerhouse, comfortable inside the key.
Darius even drew comparisons to Karl-Anthony Towns, saying, "I can shoot, drive, pass, and block shots. I'm athletic." When asked about their differences, Darius described Adonis as more of a downhill player who can handle the ball and shoot, while he sees himself as a big man who rebounds and dominates inside. Think of it as a dynamic duo, with Adonis as the versatile three and Darius as the powerful four-five.
But here's where it gets interesting: the twins are in high demand. Besides USC, schools like Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma State, Pittsburgh, Florida, and Creighton are all vying for their talents. And this is the part most people miss: the Ratliff twins are not just talented, they're also strategic. They recently visited Alabama, carefully weighing their options.
So, who will they choose? And what impact will they have on college basketball? These questions are sure to spark debate. What do you think? Will the Ratliff twins lead USC to glory, or will they choose another path? The future is uncertain, but one thing's for sure: these twins are a force to be reckoned with. The basketball world awaits their decision with bated breath. Who do you think they should pick, and why? Let's discuss in the comments!
