Son of legendary NBA player and projected star at USC in induced coma after serious accident
Alijah Arenas, the son of former All-Star Gilbert Arenas, is reported to be in a serious condition after a car accident on Thursday.
Alijah Arenas, an 18-year-old basketball prodigy, is in an induced coma following a major car accident on Thursday, ESPN has reported.
Arenas is the son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas - who spent 11 years career in the league, chiefly with the Washington Wizards - and the TV personality Laura Govan.
Committed to playing for USC Trojans
Alijah has been rated as a five-star recruit - making him one of the top players at the pre-college basketball level - having honed his skills at Chatsworth High School in Los Angeles, California.
In January, the teenager committed to embarking on a college career with the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans, a team that recently featured Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron.
Alijah Arenas' Senior Year Mixtape 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tTUtVGgolM
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Arenas serious but stable after accident
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Fire Department received an emergency call at around 5 a.m. on Thursday morning, following an accident involving a Tesla Cybertruck that had collided with a tree/fire hydrant.
Arenas was taken to hospital in serious condition, with the Los Angeles Police Department later describing him as stable, per ESPN.
According to the results of an initial examination, the media outlet says, he has not suffered any broken bones.
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
“Thoughts and prayers with Alijah and his family”
In a post on the social media platform X, Eric Musselman, the head coach of the Trojans, wrote on Thursday: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Alijah and his family following this morning’s accident.
“Please keep him, his teammates and friends, and the entire Arenas family in your prayers.”
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