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USC Basketball Recruit Alijah Arenas in Medically Induced Coma Following Tesla Cybertruck Crash

The 18-year-old son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas remains in stable condition as investigations continue into the early morning collision 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.
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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.

Overview

  • Alijah Arenas, a top high school basketball prospect and USC commit, was hospitalized after crashing a Tesla Cybertruck into a fire hydrant and tree on April 24 in Reseda, Los Angeles.
  • Emergency responders arrived at 4:55 a.m. to find the vehicle ablaze; Arenas had already been pulled from the wreckage by bystanders and was transported in serious but stable condition.
  • Doctors placed Arenas in a medically induced coma due to smoke inhalation, though he did not sustain any broken bones, according to reports from ESPN and Sports Illustrated.
  • Law enforcement officials have ruled out drugs and alcohol as factors in the crash but are investigating whether speed contributed to the accident.
  • Support has poured in from the basketball community, including USC coach Eric Musselman and NBA legends, while Arenas’ family reports gradual improvement in his condition.