5-Star Forward Christian Collins Reschedules Kentucky Visit

Christian Collins is back on for a Kentucky visit. The 2026 five-star forward was originally set to visit just after Big Blue Madness, but had to reschedule. Now, he has a new date.

The 6-foot-8, 200-pound power forward from St. John Bosco (Playa Del Rey, CA) will be taking an official visit to Kentucky from October 3-5. He was originally set to visit on October 12.

“[Mark Pope] is like a proud dad,” Collins told KSR+ at Peach Jam. “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 is also set to visit USC on August 30 and Oregon on Sept. 6. He has no other visits planned yet.

Christian Collins’ Game

St. John Bosco (California) five-star forward Christian Collins is the nation’s No. 3 overall prospect according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services. Rivals ranks Collins as the No. 2 small forward and the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2026 class.

“My greatest strengths are my versatility, my strength for my height, my shooting ability, and my rebounding,” Collins told KSR+.

Kentucky’s Offers in the 2026 Class

Kentucky has offered 19 players in the 2026 class. KSR+ is tracking each of UK’s 2026 offers by position. Kentucky has also offered 2027 prospects C.J. Rosser, Obinna Ekezie Jr., Bruce Branch III, Baba Oladotun, and Marcus Spears Jr..

Point Guards

Ikenna Alozie: 6-foot-2 guard from Dream City Christian – No. 12 overall (5-Star)

Tay Kinney: 6-foot-2 guard from Overtime Elite – No. 13 overall (5-Star)

Deron Rippey Jr.: 6-foot-2 guard from Blair Academy – No. 17 overall (4-Star)

Combo Guards

Brandon McCoy: 6-foot-5 guard from St. John Bosco – No. 2 overall (5-Star)

Shooting Guards

Jordan Smith Jr.: 6-foot-2 guard from Paul VI Catholic– No. 4 overall (5-Star)

Caleb Holt: 6-foot-5 guard from Prolific Prep – No. 5 overall (5-Star)

Qayden Samuels: 6-foot-5 guard from Bishop McNamara – No. 15 overall (4-Star)

Small Forwards

Tyran Stokes: 6-foot-7 forward from Notre Dame – No. 1 overall (5-Star)

Christian Collins: 6-foot-8 forward from St. John Bosco – No. 3 overall (5-Star)

Anthony Thompson: 6-foot-8 forward from Western Reserve – No. 8 overall (5-Star)

Tajh Ariza: 6-foot-8 forward from St. John Bosco – No. 16 overall (4-Star)

Bryson Howard: 6-foot-5 forward from Heritage High School – No. 26 overall (4-Star)

Cole Cloer: 6-foot-7 forward from IMG Academy – No. 30 overall (4-Star)

Maximo Adams: 6-foot-7 forward from Sierra Canyon – No. 46 overall (4-Star)

Power Forwards

Cam Williams: 6-foot-11 forward from St. Mary’s – No. 9 overall (5-Star)

Miikka Muurinen: 6-foot-10 forward from Compass Prep – No. 14 overall (5-Star)

Centers

Ethan Taylor: 7-foot center from Link Academy – No. 23 overall

Arafan Diane: 6-foot-11 center from Iowa United Prep – No. 21 overall (4-Star)

Josh Irving: 6-foot-11 center from Pasadena – No. 147 overall (4-Star)