Five-star Los Angeles wing Alijah Arenas, the son of former Arizona and NBA standout Gilbert Arenas, committed to USC over Arizona, Louisville and Kentucky on Thursday.
ALIJAH ARENAS COMMITS TO USC 🔥🎉👏 pic.twitter.com/oJ1dPvr32O
— Gilbert Arenas (@GilsArenaShow) January 30, 2025
Alijad made his commitment publicly, FaceTiming USC coach Eric Musselman during his father's podcast.
"Let's gooooooo!" Musselman screamed into the phone. "You go celebrate with your family and I'm gonna go celebrate with the coaches and call you in a little bit... Thanks for trusting us. Love it that you're staying in Los Angeles, California!"
"Fight on," Alijah said. "Yes sir, coach."
After the call, Alijah was asked why he made the choice.
"It felt like the best fit," he said. "Going on campus, seeing at what USC is like made me feel special. I talked to the coach later on and seeing what I could possibly be was just amazing.."
Arenas reclassified last month from the 2026 to 2025 class, meaning he can join the Trojans next season if he finishes up his high school work.
Former Washington Wizards star — and Arizona Wildcat standout — Gilbert Arenas sat with his son while he committed to USC on Thursday during his podcast.
