NC State Basketball Eyes Sons of Former NBA All-Star
In this story:
There have been no reports of new NC State basketball offers on the 2026 recruiting trail since Will Wade was named head coach in Raleigh back in March. Perhaps the Ratliff twins, sons of former All-Star forward and three-time NBA blocks leader Theo Ratliff, will become the first-year Wolfpack staff's first full-fledged targets in the cycle.
ALSO READ: NC State Reaches 'Frontrunner' Status for Top Point Guard
On Tuesday, NC State was at Archbishop Stepinac High School (N.Y.) to evaluate the four-star power forwards in the 6-foot-11, 190-pound Adonis Ratliff and 7-foot, 200-pound Darius Ratliff.
Darius Ratliff ranks No. 45 overall, No. 9 among power forwards, and No. 2 in New York on the 247Sports 2026 Composite.
7 Foot Junior (2026) Center, Darius Ratliff @dratlif15 last night 😳😳😳! pic.twitter.com/bHnWpmiliM
— Stepinac Basketball (@step_basketball) January 8, 2025
Adonis Ratliff stacks up at No. 78 overall, No. 17 at their position, and No. 4 in the state.
Coaches from UConn, Texas, Pitt, Illinois, Rutgers, Boston College, Arkansas, Michigan, and several other programs were also at Archbishop Stepinac this week to check out the coveted Ratliff brothers. Each holds double-digit offers, but the long list of recent visitors and new suitors suggest their counts may well soon spike heading into their senior campaign for the New York prep powerhouse.
Stay tuned to NC State Wolfpack On SI for more NC State basketball recruiting news.
Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of NC State Wolfpack on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining NC State Wolfpack on SI in 2024, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.
Follow MattGilesBD