5 Shocking Updates On Gilbert Arenas’ Son Alijah Arenas: USC Commitment, 5-Star Status, And A Terrifying Accident
The legacy of "Agent Zero" is officially continuing, but not without dramatic twists. As of December 2025, the most talked-about name in the Arenas family is Alijah Arenas, the five-star shooting guard and son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas. Alijah has made headlines not just for his elite basketball talent—securing a major commitment to the USC Trojans—but also for surviving a terrifying and widely reported car accident that put his promising career on a temporary hold. This article dives deep into the latest, most current updates on the next-generation star, detailing his biography, his sensational stats, and his inspiring journey back to the court.
The basketball world has been watching Alijah’s journey closely, especially since his reclassification to the Class of 2025 and his commitment to the University of Southern California (USC). His path has been marked by staggering scoring numbers and high-profile accolades, cementing his status as one of the most exciting prospects in the country. The recent news of his recovery and return to practice with the USC Trojans has become a major story, signaling his readiness for the next chapter of his career.
Alijah Arenas: Biography and Player Profile
The son of one of the NBA's most electrifying scorers, Alijah Arenas has rapidly established himself as a top-tier prospect, carrying the family's basketball torch into the collegiate ranks. His profile is one of a pure scorer with elite size for his position.
- Full Name: Alijah Amani Arenas
- Date of Birth: March 16, 2007
- Parents: Gilbert Arenas and Laura Govan
- Siblings: Izela, Hamiley, Aloni (with Laura Govan), and Gia (with Lindsay Faulk)
- Position: Shooting Guard (SG)
- Height/Weight: 6’6”, 199 lbs
- High School: Chatsworth High School (Woodland Hills, CA)
- Recruiting Class: 2025 (Reclassified)
- College Commitment: USC Trojans (University of Southern California)
- National Ranking: 5-Star Recruit, Ranked as the No. 1 Shooting Guard in the Class of 2025 (according to 247Sports)
- Key Accolade: 2025 McDonald's All-American
The Shocking Cybertruck Accident and Return to USC Practice
The most dramatic and recent development in Alijah Arenas’ career occurred in April 2025, when the basketball star was involved in a serious car accident. The incident, which was widely reported, involved his Tesla Cybertruck and was described by his father, Gilbert Arenas, as a parent's "worst nightmare."
Alijah was driving the futuristic vehicle when a malfunction reportedly occurred, leading to the crash. While he survived the terrifying ordeal, the accident, combined with a pre-existing knee issue, sidelined the five-star recruit for several months, delaying his integration with the USC Trojans program.
The good news, and the most current update, arrived in December 2025. After months of intense recovery and rehabilitation, Alijah Arenas officially returned to practice with the USC basketball team. His return signals a major step toward his collegiate debut and a significant relief for the Trojans' coaching staff and fans, who are eager to see the highly-touted scorer in action.
Alijah Arenas’ Staggering High School Statistics
Alijah Arenas’ status as a five-star prospect is not based on hype alone; it is backed up by some of the most impressive high school statistics in the nation. He spent his high school career at Chatsworth High School, where he became a scoring phenomenon, often drawing comparisons to his prolific NBA father.
Over his high school career, Alijah played in 97 games and averaged a jaw-dropping 30.9 points per game (P/G). This elite scoring output was complemented by a complete game that showed his potential as a versatile playmaker and rebounder. His top high school career averages include:
- Points Per Game (P/G): 30.9
- Rebounds Per Game (Reb/G): 7.8
- Assists Per Game (Ast/G): 2.8
- Steals Per Game (Stls/G): 1.5
- Blocks Per Game (Blk/G): 1.0
His freshman season alone was extraordinary, where he averaged 30.3 points per game, a feat that immediately put him on the national recruiting radar. This combination of high-volume scoring and positional size (6'6") is what made him a consensus five-star recruit and a coveted talent for major programs.
The Arenas Basketball Family Tree: A Growing Legacy
The basketball talent in the Arenas family extends well beyond Alijah and his NBA father, Gilbert. The family is quickly becoming one of the most prominent basketball dynasties in the modern era, with multiple children playing at the highest levels of college basketball.
Alijah is one of five children shared by Gilbert Arenas and his ex-partners. Gilbert shares four children—Izela, Alijah, Hamiley, and Aloni—with Laura Govan, and a daughter, Gia, with Lindsay Faulk.
Izela Arenas: The Kansas State Guard
Alijah’s older sister, Izela Arenas, is also a Division I athlete, playing as a guard for the Kansas State Wildcats women's basketball team. Izela, who previously played for Louisville, came out of Sierra Canyon High School as one of the nation's top prospects.
Her collegiate career has seen her contribute as a versatile guard. During her 2024-2025 season (which included her time at Louisville), she played in 29 games, averaging 4.2 points per game and logging 11.8 minutes per game. Her presence in the Big 12 Conference at Kansas State further solidifies the family's deep ties to high-level college basketball, creating a powerful narrative of a new generation of Arenas players dominating the NCAA landscape.
The Future: Alijah's Impact on the USC Trojans
Alijah Arenas’ commitment is a massive win for the USC Trojans men’s basketball program, which will be moving into the Big Ten Conference. As a five-star prospect and the top shooting guard in the 2025 class, he is expected to be a pivotal part of the Trojans' 2025-2026 season and beyond.
His playing style is described as that of a "smooth scoring guard with terrific positional size and length." This description, combined with his high school scoring volume, suggests he will be a primary offensive weapon for USC. His ability to create his own shot and score from all three levels of the court is reminiscent of his father's game, leading to high expectations from the Trojan faithful.
Despite the recent setbacks from the Cybertruck crash and knee injury, Alijah's return to practice in late 2025 is the final hurdle before his debut. The expectation is that he will not only contribute immediately but potentially become a one-and-done NBA prospect, following in his father's footsteps and ushering in a new era of Arenas dominance in professional basketball.
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