USC Recruit Alijah Arenas Hurt in Fiery Crash

Alijah Arenas, an 18-year-old top USC basketball recruit and son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, was seriously injured when his Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a tree and fire hydrant in Los Angeles early Thursday morning, causing a fire. Emergency responders placed him in a medically induced coma mainly as a precaution for smoke inhalation, though he sustained no broken bones or major bodily injuries. Arenas, ranked among the top 15 recruits nationally for the class of 2025 and a McDonald's All-American, had recently led Chatsworth High to consecutive state finals and surpassed 3,000 career points. His family and the basketball community are rallying for his recovery, with Gilbert Arenas asking for prayers and support. Despite the severity of the crash, sources are optimistic and do not expect Arenas to miss basketball time. The incident is still under close observation as updates emerge.