Good luck makes people! Meniscus tear + car accident double blow, Arenas s son s draft prospects are worrying

University of Southern California (USC) basketball star Alijah Arenas suffered another heavy blow! According to Chris Haynes, a well-known NBA reporter, the son of the former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was diagnosed with a meniscus torn and is expected to miss all games in the 2025-26 season, with a recovery period of 6-8 months.

In April this year, Alija had a serious car accident in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. The vehicle lost control and hit a tree and caught fire. He was trapped in the car and inhaled thick smoke and fell into an induced coma. Fortunately, two passers-by took the risk to rescue him, and he escaped.

Although he did not suffer "severe trauma" at the time, he suffered a meniscus tear and suffered another blow in his career.

Alija is a top five-star high school student in the United States in 2025. He averaged 31 points + 7.8 rebounds + 2.8 assists per game in high school. He once trained with Durant and was regarded as the top five favorite in the 2026 NBA draft. However, this serious injury may have caused his draft market to plummet.

As USC's number one newcomer, Alija's absence has a huge impact on the team. Head coach Eric Musselman originally planned to build tactics with him as the core, but now he can only adjust the lineup and rely on other players to fill the gaps.

Although meniscus tear has a great impact on athletes, medical experts believe that modern rehabilitation technology can help him recover completely. Alija has begun treatment and fans and NBA scouts will closely monitor his recovery progress.

Alija's basketball journey is full of ups and downs, but if he can overcome injuries, he still has the chance to realize his talent in the NBA. At present, his first priority is to focus on recovery and strive to return to the arena as soon as possible.