5-Star USC recruit Alijah Arenas, son of basketball star Gilbert Arenas, in critical condition after car accident.
Title: Alijah Arenas' Critical Car Crash: Update on USC's Top Recruit's Condition
Here's the grim scoop on this alarming basketball news: Alijah Arenas, the highly-acclaimed USC recruit, and son of NBA legend Gilbert Arenas, is fighting for his life after a serious car crash. Despite our initial fears, the young star has shown some progress and managed to survive the ordeal.
[Image of Alijah Arenas played during a game]
Early Thursday morning, the 18-year-old was behind the wheel of a Tesla Cybertruck when he lost control and crashed, resulting in a devastating fire. The incident occurred around 4:55 a.m. in Los Angeles, leaving Arenas in a critical condition. However, Tarek Fattal, a High School on SI reporter, confirmed that Arenas suffered no bodily injuries, but inhaled smoke that led to his hospitalization.
Arenas, a five-star guard from Chatsworth High School, promised great things for USC basketball. After committing to the college in January, he made his mark on the basketball court by playing in the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game.
The basketball community was stunned by the news of Arenas' condition. As the story unfolds, keep your thoughts and prayers with Alijah and his family. To share your messages, reach out to alejandro.avila@our website.
Stay tuned for updates on Alijah Arenas' situation.
--Alejandro A. Vela, Sports Journalist (@alejandroaveela)
[1] Enrichment Data: On April 25, 2025, Alijah Arenas showed signs of progress, emerging from his induced coma, though he is still intubated [2] As per reports, the accident was not caused by drugs or alcohol [3] Arenas' family further reported that he asked about those who may have been hurt after the incident.
- Alijah Arenas, the highly-talented basketball prodigy and son of NBA legend Gilbert Arenas, miraculously emerged from his induced coma on April 25, 2025, albeit still intubated.
- Contrary to initial speculation, tests have confirmed that Alijah Arenas was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the car crash that left him in critical condition.
- Despite the traumatic incident, Arenas expressed concern for others involved, inquiring about their well-being after the accident.
- As a testament to his promising basketball career, Alijah Arenas, the five-star guard from Chatsworth High School, was set to shine on the USC basketball team and had the distinction of playing in the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game.
