USC commit Alijah Arenas, 18, who is the son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, was involved in a serious car accident early Thursday morning, and is reportedly in a medically-induced coma, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning, hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, sources tell ESPN. Arenas, 18, is the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 24, 2025
At this time, it is unknown what led to the crash. According to TMZ, fire personnel responded to a "trapped patient" call, while emergency responders were at the scene at 4:55 AM.
According to high school basketball reporter Tarek Fattal, Alijah did not suffer any broken bones, but smoke inhalation is what led to the coma.
"ALIJAH ARENAS UPDATE: Arenas was in an accident driving a Cyber Truck. It caught on fire, and he inhaled a lot of smoke," Fattal said in a tweet. "According to sources, this was the reason for induced coma (protocol for smoke inhalation)."
Alijah's mother, Laura Govan, released a statement to her IG.
"I NEED ALL [Your] F***EN PRAYERS," she wrote to her 1.5 million followers.
Thursday's episode of Arenas' show "Gil's Arena," was ultimately canceled.
No show today. pic.twitter.com/ewywe52CPu
— Gil’s Arena (@GilsArenaShow) April 24, 2025
Notably, Alijah Arenas is one of the top prospects in the nation, as the 6-foot-6 guard from Chatsworth High School, was planning to take his talents to nearby USC for the next upcoming season.
In the McDonald's All-American Game this month, Arenas scored 11 points in the West's 105-92 victory over the East.
Prayers up for the Alijah and the Arenas family.
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