Alijah Arenas Released from Hospital Following Cybertruck Accident

Six days after a devastating car accident, Alijah Arenas, a promising basketball talent from Southern California, has been released from the hospital. His family expressed gratitude in a Wednesday statement, noting his ongoing recovery journey and the support surrounding him. Notably, his father, three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, confirmed Alijah faced no severe injuries despite initially lapsing into a medically induced coma due to smoke inhalation. He was driving a Tesla Cybertruck when disaster struck in Reseda. The family requests privacy as they focus on healing. Alijah, a highly ranked guard in USC's 2025 recruiting class, previously declined offers from prestigious schools such as Arizona and Kentucky.