Gilbert Arenas' Son Alijah Injured in Car Crash, USC Commit in Stable Condition

Alijah Arenas, who is a USC basketball commit and the son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, was hospitalized following a car crash on Thursday.

The Los Angeles Police Department said he was in stable condition, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Nathaniel Percy of the Los Angeles Daily News reported that Chatsworth boys basketball coach Sam Harris confirmed it was Arenas in the accident. Percy also cited LAPD spokesperson Officer Rosario Cervantes, who confirmed an 18-year-old was taken to the hospital after LAPD responded to the scene.

LAPD found a vehicle that had crashed into a fire hydrant and tree when it arrived.

The Los Angeles Fire Department also arrived for the crash that involved a Tesla Cybertruck. LAFD spokesperson Margaret Stewart confirmed the occupant of the vehicle was no longer inside when firefighters arrived.

Ryan Kartje, Eric Sondheimer and Richard Winton of the Los Angeles Times noted Gilbert Arenas canceled a live stream of his online show, while Laura Govan, who is Alijah Arenas' mother, asked for "all your … prayers" on Instagram.

Alijah Arenas is a 5-star prospect and the No. 7 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class, per 247Sports' composite rankings. He committed to USC in January.

His father played in the NBA for 11 seasons from 2001-02 through 2011-12 for the Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies.