Alijah Arenas - College Basketball News & Rumors

Alijah Arenas, Rodney Rice lead 21st-ranked USC to 77-65 win at California to stay unbeaten

Alijah Arenas had 19 points and seven rebounds, Rodney Rice added 18 points and five rebounds, and No. 21 USC beat California 77-65 in a nonconference matchup between the former Pa...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Erupts for 30 points Arenas ended Sunday's 93-86 win over Wichita State with 30 points (9-18 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 12-14 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 39 minutes.

Impact Arenas knocked down 50 percent of his shots and got to the free throw line 14 times on the way to his first career 30-point outing. It only took him two games to hit that mark in his sophomore year, and the guard is off to an absolutely blistering start this season, hitting 56.3 percent of his shots through two games. USC plays its first power conference opponent Wednesday when it travels to Berkeley to face Cal.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rice scores 32 points, Arenas adds 30 as No. 21 USC holds off Wichita State 93-86

Rodney Rice had 32 points and nine assists, Alijah Arenas added 30 points and No. 21 Southern California beat hot-shooting Wichita State 93-86 on Sunday night in the inaugural Caes...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Strong start to 2026-27 Arenas closed Monday's 95-63 win over Milwaukee with 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes.

Impact Arenas was efficient from the field and he crashed the glass to the tune of eight boards as USC cruised past UW-Milwaukee in the opener. The sophomore looks poised for a big season in the Trojans' backcourt, and now that he's surrounded by significantly more talent, that should help him produce as well.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Adonis Ratliff and Alijah Arenas power No. 21 USC to 95-63 win over Milwaukee

Adonis Ratliff scored 25 points in his collegiate debut, Alijah Arenas had 21 points and a career-high eight rebounds, and No. 21 Southern California beat Milwaukee 95-63 to open t...

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Why Alijah Arenas is the Big Ten's biggest X-factor 2026-27 Arenas finished his freshman campaign averaging 14.1 points in just 14 games played,

JUNE 30 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

"It was a big challenge for me": Alijah Arenas recounts life-threatening car crash as USC star Tommy Award Shooting guard Alijah Arenas was awarded the USC Tommy Award for overcoming adversity. His freshman campaign during the 2025-26 season was limited because of an accident he suffere...

APRIL 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Withdrawing from draft Arenas (pro draft prep) has withdrawn his name from the 2026 NBA Draft and will return to USC for the 2026-27 season, according to Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact Arenas considered the idea of going pro after averaging 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest in 14 games during his freshman season in 2025-26. However, he'll return to USC for the 2026-27 campaign, where he'll aim to boost his numbers to improve his chances of being selected higher in the 2027 NBA Draft. Given that Arenas has several areas of his game to improve before turning pro, his return to college isn't all that surprising.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Puts name in NBA Draft Arenas is an early-entry candidate for the NBA Draft, per NBA Communications.

Impact Arenas averaged 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 14 games during his freshman season. However, the sun of former NBA Player Gilbert Arenas is already looking to follow in his father's footsteps and join the NBA ranks. The 6-foot-6 wing certainly has some more developing to do, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to college.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Huskies play the USC Trojans in Big Ten Tournament

The Washington Huskies and USC Trojans play in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Washington Huskies take on the USC Trojans in Big Ten Tournament

The Washington Huskies square off against the USC Trojans in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Dent erupts for 25 as UCLA crushes reeling USC 89-68 at Galen Center

UCLA finished the regular season with a runaway win over USC

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

USC hosts Perry and UCLA

UCLA visits the USC Trojans after Trent Perry scored 20 points in the Bruins' 72-52 victory against the Nebraska Cornhuskers

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

UCLA plays USC after Perry's 20-point game

UCLA visits the USC Trojans after Trent Perry scored 20 points in the Bruins' 72-52 win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Diallo and Steinbach each have career highs to lead Washington over USC 91-72

Washington rolls past Southern California 91-72 behind big nights from Zoom Diallo and Hannes Steinbach

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Starts, scores 19 Arenas closed with 19 points (5-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), a season-high seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 91-72 loss to Washington.

Impact The Trojans were playing their first game without Chad Baker-Mazara, who left the program on Sunday. Arenas came off the bench for the first time in Saturday's loss to Nebraska, but was back in the starting lineup against the Huskies. In his last eight games, the 6-6 freshman has provided 17.8 points despite hitting just 35.7 percent of his field goals. The Trojans hope to end a six-game slide on Saturday against UCLA. Arenas had 10 points and four rebounds in the Feb. 24 loss to the Bruins.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

USC visits Steinbach and Washington

Washington plays the USC Trojans after Hannes Steinbach scored 22 points in Washington's 90-73 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Scores 14 off bench Arenas logged 14 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Saturday's 82-67 loss to Nebraska.

Impact It was the first time since his Jan. 21 debut that Arenas came off the bench for the Trojans, and the end result was a four-game scoring high. The freshman is plenty capable of scoring in bunches, but it hasn't always led to team success. The Trojans have now lost five games in a row, arguably playing themselves onto the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. They'll get a chance to bounce back Wednesday at Washington.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

No. 12 Nebraska beats USC for school-record 14th Big Ten win

No. 12 Nebraska beat Southern California 82-67 as Pryce Sandfort scored 32 points and the Huskers pulled away in the second half

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

No. 12 Nebraska visits USC, aims for 25th win of season

No. 12 Nebraska will try to earn its 25th win this season when the Cornhuskers visit the USC Trojans

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Evans scores 21 points and keys Oregon's 59-second, 7-0 run to stun USC 71-70

Kwame Evans Jr. scored 21 points and Oregon’s 7-0 run in the last 59 seconds helped the Ducks steal a 71-70 win over USC

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Active against Oregon Arenas (leg) will be available for Saturday's game against Oregon.

Impact Arenas, who exited Wednesday's loss against Illinois with a leg injury, will return to the court during Saturday's showdown with the Ducks. The 6-foot-6 freshman has been incredible since making his season debut, averaging 14.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and one steal across eight starts. Arenas will look to help the Trojans keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive with a win over the Ducks this weekend.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

"Hoop mom" Laura Govan dons lime yellow blazer to cheer for son Alijah Arenas after USC freshman played through illness vs. Illinois Alijah Arenas' USC suffered a 101-65 loss to No. 10 Illinois at the Galen Center on Wednesday. Arenas was battling illness and was listed as a game-time decision before the contest...

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Game-time call Friday Arenas (leg) will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against Oregon, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Arenas left Wednesday's game against Illinois with a leg injury in the second half, and it remains to be seen if he'll recover in time to suit up Saturday. The freshman has been limited to eight starts this season, averaging 14.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 27.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Wednesday Arenas (leg) exited Wednesday's game against Illinois early in the second half with an apparent right-leg injury, Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Arenas suffered a right-leg injury in the opening minutes of the second half during Wednesday's game against the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-6 freshman was spotted getting attention from USC's trainers on the sideline. With Illinois up over 20 points, it appears unlikely that the team will risk Arenas' re-entry into the game.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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