Five-star USC basketball commit Alijah Arenas is awake and recovering after being placed in a medically induced coma following a serious car accident early Thursday morning. The 6’6″ guard and son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was driving a Tesla Cybertruck that lost control, hit a fire hydrant, and crashed into a tree.
According to reports, no drugs or alcohol were suspected to be involved, according to a police source cited in the report. Since then, Arenas has woken up and is beginning to recover.
Me’arah O’Neal’s Message of Support to Alijah Arenas Resonates
In the wake of the accident, support for Arenas has poured in from the basketball community, including a heartfelt message from Me’arah O’Neal, daughter of the NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal.
Me’arah, a rising basketball star in her own right and a friend of Alijah’s, took to Instagram to share a brief but powerful message: “💯🙏🏽.”
The post, while simple, was full of emotion and solidarity, serving as a reminder of how close-knit the youth basketball community is.
Me’arah’s gesture resonated with fans, who were already reeling from the news of Arenas’ accident. It also reinforced Alijah’s impact, not just as a player, but as a person and friend to many in the sport.
USC Commit Continues to Inspire
Arenas, one of the top basketball recruits in the country, has already made headlines for his dominance on the court. The Chatsworth High School standout reclassified to the class of 2025 last December and committed to USC in January, turning down offers from powerhouse programs like Kansas and Kentucky.
Ranked No. 13 in his class, Arenas recently became the first high school boys’ basketball player in the Los Angeles area to reach 3,000 career points, solidifying his status as one of the most electrifying young prospects in the nation.
With his recovery now underway, Arenas’ return to health is the top priority. But his journey is already inspiring many. His resilience, both on and off the court, paints a powerful picture of who he is as a competitor and a person.
His USC commitment was met with excitement earlier this year, and now, the entire Trojan fan base joins his family, teammates, and friends in rooting for a full recovery.
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Alijah Arenas has a bright future ahead of him, and this recent scare only underscores how precious and unpredictable life can be. As he begins to heal, the outpouring of love from the basketball world, including friends like Me’arah O’Neal, shows that he’s not walking this road alone. One of the game’s brightest young stars is down, but far from out.
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