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Martinelli's 22 help Northwestern beat USC 74-68, snap 9-game skid in Big Ten play

Nick Martinell scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half to help Northwestern beat USC 74-68 and snap a five game losing streak

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Alijah Arenas struggles in debut for USC after delays caused by car crash and knee injury

Alijah Arenas struggled in his long-awaited debut for Southern California against Northwestern after completing his recovery from a knee injury he sustained last summer following h...

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Why was Alijah Arenas out? Five-star guard makes long-awaited USC basketball debut tonight | Sporting News The Trojans get a boost with the top five-star.

JANUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

No longer on report Arenas (knee) is not on the injury report and will be available for Wednesday's game against Northwestern.

Impact Arenas was deemed as probable for Wednesday's game earlier in the week, and now it's been confirmed that he'll be available for the first time in the 2025-26 campaign. Arenas, a 6-foot-6 freshman, should be a key player for USC on offense as long as he's able to stay healthy.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Described as "probable" Arenas (knee) is "probable" for Wednesday's clash with Northwestern, per Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact Arenas, a five-star true freshman for the Trojans, appears finally slated to make his collegiate debut. The 6-foot-6 guard should make an instant impact for USC, although it remains to be seen how head coach Eric Musselman will deploy him. Arenas should provide a much-needed boost in LA for a Trojans' squad off to a 3-4 start in Big Ten play.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't debut quite yet Arenas (knee) won't debut this week, remaining sidelined in clashes with Maryland and Purdue, per Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact USC head coach Eric Musselman had previously indicated the prized five-star freshman was slated for a mid-January return. However, Arenas won't hit the hardwood quite yet, as he's set to remain sidelined for at least the next two games -- a homestand against the Terps and Boilermakers. He's reportedly "progressing well" and allegedly still plans to debut during Big Ten play.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play in road trip Arenas (knee) isn't expected to play in USC's three-game road trip that begins Jan. 2, Ryan Kartje of Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact None other than head coach Eric Musselman revealed the news, meaning Arenas' debut with the Trojans will continue to be delayed, even if he's back in practice. Under these circumstances, his debut might come against Maryland on Jan. 13 once USC return home.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alijah Arenas returns to practice with USC after car crash and knee injury

Alijah Arenas has practiced for the first time with Southern California's basketball team as he continues recovering from a knee injury he sustained last summer

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Will return to practice this week Arenas (knee) will return to practice the week of Dec. 15 and is still aiming for a mid-January return, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Arenas, a five-star true freshman for the Trojans, has yet to play this season but remains on track for a mid-January return, according to head coach Eric Musselman. That remains consistent with what Musselman said in early December, so it appears Arenas' recovery is still going as expected. He should provide an immediate boost for USC whenever he does manage to get on the court.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Planning on mid-January return Arenas (knee) is hoping to return to action in mid-January, according to head coach Eric Musselman, per Keely Eure of USC Athletics.

Impact As of early October, Arenas was expected to be re-evaluated in January. Now, head coach Eric Mussleman has a positive update on the former five-star true freshman, indicating that he's on track for a mid-January return. "I plan on seeing him mid-January in a game, but there's still a lot that has to happen. But right now everything is where it needs to be," Musselman said.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

USC Coach Eric Musselman Updates Freshman Star Alijah Arenas' Potential Return from Injury After a car crash and torn meniscus, USC Trojans five-star freshman Alijah Arenas could still play this season. Trojans coach Eric Musselman...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Will be re-evaluated in January Arenas (knee) is set to be re-evaluated in January to determine if he'll be able to play in 2025-2026, per Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com.

Impact The former five-star true freshman tore his meniscus in July and was initially thought to be in jeopardy of missing the entire season. That could still be the case, but Arenas is now at least scheduled to be re-evaluated in January once the Trojans are in the thick of conference play. "He's progressed really well," USC head coach Eric Musselman said. "He's so resilient, it's insane...he's wired different."

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE