Top basketball prospect Alijah Arenas reportedly in coma after car crash

Alijah Arenas, a top basketball prospect and son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, has been placed in an induced coma after a car crash in Los Angeles, according to reports.

ESPN reported that the 18-year-old was involved in a crash in the early hours of Thursday morning when a Tesla Cybertruck left the road and crashed. The Los Angeles Fire Department did not officially identify the driver but the person was taken to a local hospital in serious condition.

Alijah Arenas has committed to play basketball at USC, and is considered one of the best prospects of the class of 2025. The 6ft 6in guard was watched by his father Gilbert at the McDonald’s All-American Game in April.

Alijah Arenas is one of four children Gilbert Arenas had with his former partner, Laura Govan. Alijah’s sister Izela recently transferred to play at Kansas State. Gilbert Arenas played 12 seasons in the NBA from 2001-2012. He was a three-time All-Star and was named the league’s most improved player in 2003.