Christian Collins on Late-Blooming Journey, Skillset, Goals, Development w/ Olin Simplis

Interview with Christian Collins at USA Basketball Junior National Minicamp in October 2024. The 6-foot-8 wing is one of the most promising long-term prospects in the 2026 high school class. He attends St. John Bosco in California alongside fellow 5-star recruit Brandon McCoy Jr.

We discuss his growth spurt from 5-foot-8 to now 6-foot-8, how his game has evolved over the past 6-12 months, and how renowned NBA trainer Olin Simplis has helped shape his game. Collins talks about adapting to playing at higher levels of competition – the importance of remaining humble while also displaying a clear confidence to out-develop and perform his peers long-term.