Darius Ratliff
#23USC
Scout Report
The towering presence anchoring one of the nation's most elite high school frontcourts has already made his college decision, choosing to take his rim-protecting skills to the West Coast.
Background
Hailing from White Plains, New York, Darius Ratliff has developed into a dominant interior force at Archbishop Stepinac High School. Playing alongside fellow USC commit Adonis Ratliff and other elite talents like Michigan State-bound Jasiah Jervis, he's been part of a powerhouse program that consistently produces Division I talent. His journey through the competitive New York prep scene has molded him into one of the premier big men in his recruiting class.
Playing Style
At 6-11, Ratliff brings the kind of rim protection and interior presence that college programs covet in today's game. His length and timing make him a natural shot-blocker who can alter offensive game plans simply by standing in the paint. While his offensive game continues to develop, he shows flashes of soft touch around the basket and the ability to finish through contact. His rebounding instincts are advanced for his age, and he's beginning to show more comfort stepping away from the basket on both ends of the floor.
Recruitment
With 16 Division I offers from programs like Alabama, Arkansas, Louisville, and Mississippi State, Ratliff ultimately chose USC over a crowded field of suitors. His commitment to the Trojans represents a significant recruiting win for the program, as they landed a top-25 national prospect who projects as an immediate impact player at the collegiate level.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
USC
COLLEGE
Archbishop Stepinac
PREP SCHOOL
Under Armour Association
AAU
Career Highlights
Stepinac 96 - St. Peter's 38! Darius Ratliff - 18pts, 8rebs, 2asts, 2blks
Stepinac 85 - Monsignor Scanlan 58! Darius Ratliff - 24pts, 12rebs, 3blks, 3asts
This week's #SSoT has a story on USC commits Adonis & Darius Ratliff
Darius Ratliff put on a dunk show in a league win against St Raymond putting up a double double with 19pts and 15rebs
Congratulations to incoming freshmen on being selected for the McDonalds All American Game!
Offers
16
USC
Committed
Chose USC over 15 other offers
Alabama
Arkansas
Cal
Louisville
Mississippi StateHighlights
Social Activity
City of Palms Opening Round! Stepinac 89 - Sarasota (FL) 62! • Darius Ratliff - 19pts, 5rebs, 3blks Jasiah Jervis - 15pts, 8asts, 2rebs Josh Rivera - 15pts, 5asts, 3rebs Hassan Koureissi - 10pts, 2rebs, 2asts • Stepinac 4-2 / CHSAA 2-0 • Next: City of Palms Quarterfinals - https://t.co/ucw7RShoRd
USC bound 7 footer Darius Ratliff @dratlif15 suddenly shed Nice Guy image in 2nd half of @step_basketball renewed rivalry win over Iona Prep. Went to work inside, got physical + blocked/changed shots defensively. @IonaPrepBBall WR/G Joe Wolf is 1 of the best shooters around
@ Stepinac HS! • Stepinac 82 - Bishop Loughlin 59! • Jasiah Jervis - 25pts, 6rebs, 5asts Josh Rivera - 20pts, 5rebs Darius Ratliff - 13pts, 15rebs, 7blks, 2asts Elijah Novotny - 6pts, 5rebs Ameer Smith - 4pts, 2asts Jack Coco - 3pts, 7stls, 6asts, 6rebs • Stepinac 9-4 / https://t.co/zFDo49T6vQ
@ Nazareth HS! • Stepinac 83 - Nazareth 61! • Jasiah Jervis - 23pts, 10rebs, 6asts Darius Ratliff - 16pts, 10rebs, 3blks Jourdan Archevald - 14pts, 3rebs Jack Coco - 8pts, 4rebs, 3stls Larry Jenkins - 8pts, 5rebs Ameer Smith - 7pts, 4asts, 3rebs AndruwRay Rosario - 7pts, 2rebs https://t.co/ycxEcBd7Ig
The Inside Stepinac Basketball Podcast Ep 7 is now LIVE on YouTube to watch. Truly hope you take the time to watch and get introduced to our guest, Terrance "Munch" Williams, the founder of the @PSACardinals, an elite AAU national-level basketball program. This episode is