USC Basketball Hopeful Alijah Arenas Critically Injured in Tesla Crash

Per ESPN, Alijah Arenas, a five-star basketball recruit committed to USC, was involved in a severe car accident in Los Angeles early Thursday. Just before 4:55 a.m., authorities responded to a single-vehicle crash in Reseda. Arenas sustained critical injuries after a Tesla Cybertruck collided with a fire hydrant and tree. Fortunately, his condition has since stabilized, and initial assessments revealed no broken bones. USC’s coach Eric Musselman expressed support for Arenas and his family during this challenging time.— Eric Musselman (@EricPMusselman) April 24, 2025