Darius Ratliff
Created on 8/25/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 210
College: USC
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 3/1/2007
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
Pros:
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Decent defender
Solid athlete
Cons:
Can struggle to score in traffic
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Summary:
Darius Ratliff is an athletic, energetic big man that will play at USC. He can shoot and defend, but he will need to be more consistent in games. Currently, he projects to go in the late first to the second round range for the 2027 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
USC Basketball Bio
Games Scouted:
3/31/26 2026 McDonald’s High School All-American Game
4/17/26 2026 Jordan Brand Classic Game
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