Top Shooting Guard Alijah Arenas Commits to USC

Five-star recruit Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, has committed to the USC Trojans for the 2025 basketball season. Alijah made his announcement on his father's podcast, 'Gil's Arena,' by FaceTiming USC coach Eric Musselman, who also coached his father during his NBA career. Arenas, ranked as the No. 1 shooting guard and No. 7 overall player in his class by 247Sports, chose USC over other top programs like Kansas, Kentucky, and Arizona. With Alijah's commitment, the Trojans' 2025 recruiting class, including Jerry Easter and Elzie Harrington, now ranks No. 7 nationally. Alijah has already made a name for himself with impressive high school stats, averaging 31.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. His decision marks a significant recruiting win for Musselman, who aims to boost USC's basketball program's profile.