Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas’ 18-year-old basketball prodigy son, Alijah Arenas, is apparently in a medically induced coma after a bad car accident early Thursday morning, April 24th. The grim news has rocked the basketball world as fans, players, and coaches have poured out an avalanche of sentiments, well-wishes, and prayers for the young star and his family.
Alijah, a five-star recruit and one of the best young players in high school basketball, had recently decided to attend USC. The four-star freshman held offers from Arizona, Kentucky, Kansas, and Louisville, proving he had the talent, work ethic, and basketball IQ those programs covet. The tragic, shocking news was first reported by journalist Shams Charania, who said Alijah was hospitalized following the crash and in a coma. No other details on the crash or his condition have been released at publication. The lack of news about the accident increases the concern for fans and loved ones.
Alijah Arenas is known for his NBA heritage and outstanding play at Chatsworth High School (San Fernando Valley). As a sophomore, he scored 33 points with nearly nine rebounds, a game figure that would place him among the best players in the country. Perhaps more impressively, though, Alijah made the sporadic decision to reclassify midway through his junior year, making his readiness for the college level obvious.
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Basketball is responding now by rallying to support the Arenas family during what has to be a pain that cannot be imagined. The young athlete is now fighting for his life, and countless messages expressing love, support, and hope for his recovery are flowing through social media, with many finding it hard to believe that such a lively athlete is in the fight for his life.
Former three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, a player who was one of the league’s most prolific scorers not too long ago, has kept himself relevant in basketball circles through his media appearances and, most importantly, in his development role. His son Alijah appeared to have the potential to extend the Arenas name to heights higher than ever before, mixing his father’s fearless style of play with a modern-day swag that endeared him to his teammates and both scouts and fans alike.
The news of the crash could not have come at a more crucial point in Alijah’s journey. A recently committed USC recruit, joined by his mother, he was on the trajectory to be an instant-impact college player and an NBA player in short order. Now, the future is in doubt. However, the remarkable determination and rebound ability of both father and son during their playing careers give some hope that Alijah can overcome this huge challenge.
With the world on notice, Alijah Arenas is bigger than the basketball court; he’s a fighter. And now, the game has been pushed to the back burner for life, family, and healing. Our hearts and thoughts are with the Arenas family, and we will continue to pray for Alijah’s recovery and comeback to be better than ever. More updates will come as information becomes available.
