5-star USC commit Alijah Arenas, son of Gilbert Arenas, in induced coma after car crash

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Alijah Arenas, a five-star USC commit and son of former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas, was involved in a severe car crash Thursday morning that has reportedly hospitalized the 18-year-old talent.

According to reports, Arenas has been placed into a medically induced coma.

The crash occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning—sometime around 4:55 a.m.—where it was reported that Arena's Tesla Cybertruck had massive damage and was ablaze.

No details have been provided regarding the cause of the crash in the Los Angeles neighborhood.

Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning, hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, sources tell ESPN. Arenas, 18, is the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas.

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Arenas has been one of the best hoop stars of his class, headlining a Chatsworth High School (Calif.) squad for several years. He averaged close to 31 points throughout his high school career, and capped off his senior campaign with a McDonald's All-American nod with the West team.

The 6-foot-6 shooting guard committed to USC earlier this year, choosing over top programs like Alabama, Arizona, and Arizona State.

This is a developing story. It will be updated when more details become available.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: USC commit Alijah Arenas in induced coma after car crash in LA

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