Since Will Wade took over as NC State’s head coach in March, there have been no new reported offers on the 2026 recruiting trail. That could change soon, as the Wolfpack’s first-year staff appears to be eyeing the Ratliff twins — the sons of former NBA All-Star and three-time blocks leader Theo Ratliff — as potential top targets in the class.
On Tuesday, NC State coaches visited Archbishop Stepinac High School (N.Y.) to evaluate four-star forwards Adonis Ratliff (6-foot-11, 190 pounds) and Darius Ratliff (7-foot, 200 pounds).
Darius Ratliff is currently ranked No. 45 overall, No. 9 among power forwards, and No. 2 in New York in the 247Sports 2026 Composite rankings.
Adonis Ratliff ranks No. 78 nationally, No. 17 among power forwards, and No. 4 in New York, rounding out an impressive profile alongside his twin brother.
Since Will Wade took over as NC State’s head coach in March, there have been no reported new offers extended on the 2026 recruiting trail. That could soon change, as the Wolfpack’s first-year staff appears to be eyeing the Ratliff twins — the sons of former NBA All-Star and three-time blocks leader Theo Ratliff — as potential early priorities in the cycle.
On Tuesday, NC State coaches visited Archbishop Stepinac High School (N.Y.) to evaluate the highly regarded four-star forwards Adonis Ratliff (6-foot-11, 190 pounds) and Darius Ratliff (7-foot, 200 pounds). Darius Ratliff is currently ranked No. 45 overall, No. 9 among power forwards, and No. 2 in New York in the 247Sports 2026 Composite rankings. Adonis Ratliff stacks up at No. 78 nationally, 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 in attendance this week to check out the coveted Ratliff brothers. Each twin already holds double-digit offers, but the surge in recent visitors and interest suggests their offer lists may soon expand even further as they head into their senior season at the New York prep powerhouse.
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