In the Class of 2026, there is a brother duo that is making a ton of waves with their play and they have clearly been regarded as two of the top prospects in the country. Both bring length, tremendous skill set, and versatility to the court, as both 2026 6’9 Adonis Ratliff and 2026 6’11 Darius Ratliff are being recruited at the highest levels.
The sons of Theo Ratliff, a first-round pick back in 1995 and who retired back in 2011, both Adonis and Darius have the attention of college programs all around the country. We spoke to each of them to learn more about their games, the excitement of the upcoming season, and recruitment.
2026 6’9 Adonis Ratliff
Game Description: “I would describe my game as someone who can do everything on the court when it comes to playmaking, shooting, or playing defense.”
Excitement about the Upcoming Season: “I’m super excited to show the work I’ve put in and how I can put the ball on the floor at my size the way that most people can’t.”
Offers: Stanford, St. Bonaventure, UCF, Wake Forest / Interests: Miami, Louisville, Ole Miss, Xavier, Boston College, BYU, Syracuse, Purdue, Alabama, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, and UMass
Potential Visits: “I would like to take visits to UCF, Ole Miss, Stanford, Syracuse, and Miami.”
2026 6’11 Darius Ratliff
Game Description: “I would best describe my game as a stretch 4, that can put it on the floor and be an anchor on defense. I would say I model my game after Kevin Durant, also have a little bit of KAT in my game.”
Excitement about the Upcoming Season: “I’m definitely excited about the season I think we have to the right pieces to be one of the best teams in the country. This season I would like to show coaches that I’m more than just a shooter, but also a leader, defender, and a guy my team can rely on and a hustle guy.”
Offers: UCF, St. Bonaventure, Wake Forest, NIU, Stanford, Old Dominion / Interests: Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Alabama, Purdue, BYU, Northwestern, Xavier, Ole Miss, Boston College, UMass