Overview

• Alijah Arenas, a five-star recruit and the No. 1 shooting guard in the class of 2025, revealed his commitment to USC on the 'Gil's Arena' podcast hosted by his father, Gilbert Arenas.
• The 6-foot-6 guard, known for his scoring prowess and versatility, chose USC over offers from powerhouse programs including Kansas, Kentucky, Arizona, and Louisville.
• Arenas, who reclassified to the 2025 class, averages an impressive 31.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game and recently earned McDonald’s All-American honors.
• USC head coach Eric Musselman, who previously coached Gilbert Arenas in the NBA, led a persistent recruitment effort to secure Alijah, emphasizing his program's vision and development track record.
• This commitment boosts USC’s 2025 recruiting class to a No. 7 national ranking, marking a significant milestone in Musselman’s first year as head coach.