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USC Basketball Recruit Alijah Arenas in Induced Coma After Tesla Crash

The 18-year-old son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas suffered smoke inhalation but no broken bones in a fiery crash under investigation for speed as a potential factor.

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Alijah Arenas, of Chatsworth High School in California, who has committed to USC next year, takes questions during the McDonald's All American Games Media Day, March 31, 2025 in New York. The son of former Warriors star Gilbert Arenas has been placed in an induced coma following a serious car crash early Thursday morning in Los Angeles.
Alijah Arenas seen on the court during the 48th Annual McDonald's All-American Games with a halftime performance from GloRilla at the Barclays Center on April 1, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • Alijah Arenas, a five-star basketball recruit and son of Gilbert Arenas, crashed his Tesla Cybertruck into a tree and fire hydrant early Thursday morning in Los Angeles.
  • Emergency responders found Arenas outside the burning vehicle and transported him to a hospital in serious but stable condition, where he was placed in a medically induced coma to treat smoke inhalation.
  • Law enforcement confirmed that drugs and alcohol were not involved, and investigators are examining speed as a possible cause of the crash.
  • Arenas, a McDonald’s All-American and USC commit, recently reclassified to the class of 2025 and is considered one of the top high school basketball prospects in the nation.
  • Gilbert Arenas canceled his podcast to remain by his son’s side, while fans and the basketball community have rallied with messages of support and prayers for Alijah’s recovery.