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Alijah Arenas Progresses After Fiery Crash, Remains Intubated

Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma after a serious car crash; he has shown signs of progress but continues to be intubated as he recovers.

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  2. Top basketball prospect Alijah Arenas out of coma after Cybertruck crash

    Arenas has committed to play basketball at USC, and is considered one of the best prospects of the class of 2025.

    Top basketball prospect Alijah Arenas out of coma after Cybertruck crash

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  3. Alijah Arenas, top USC recruit and son of NBA great Gilbert Arenas, hospitalized after crash

    Arenas, 18, was a top college recruit and was poised to be one of basketball's rising stars next season, with offers from Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky and Louisville, according to ESPN.

    Alijah Arenas, top USC recruit and son of NBA great Gilbert Arenas, hospitalized after crash

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Updated: Apr 25th, 2025, 3:31 PM ET

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Alijah Arenas, the 18-year-old basketball prospect and son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, is out of an induced coma following a serious crash in Los Angeles. In the early hours of Thursday, Arenas' Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a tree after hitting a fire hydrant. While he has shown significant progress and asked if others were hurt, he remains intubated. The family expressed gratitude for those who rescued him and the medical staff. They continue to seek prayers and support from the community as Arenas, who has committed to USC, fights to recover.

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  • Alijah Arenas, a promising basketball prospect and son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, was seriously injured in a car crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in Los Angeles. He has since emerged from an induced coma and is showing significant signs of recovery, although he remains intubated.

  • The incident is under investigation, with authorities examining speed as a possible factor, but alcohol or drugs are not suspected to have played a role in the crash.

  • Gilbert Arenas confirmed the cancellation of his podcast due to the situation, and Alijah's mother has requested prayers for her son, highlighting the family's appeal for support during this challenging time.

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