USC
Scout Report
When a freshman guard drops 53 points in a college game, you stop what you're doing and pay attention.
Background
The Los Angeles native made his mark at Chatsworth High School before fast-tracking to USC as part of the 2025 class. Coming from the competitive LA basketball scene, he had plenty of high-major programs chasing his signature. His recruitment heated up late with Kansas and Alabama jumping in just four weeks before his enrollment.
Playing Style
At 6-6, he's got the size to create mismatches at the guard spot and uses every inch of it. His scoring versatility is already translating to the college level - he can pull up from deep, attack the rim, and finds ways to get buckets when defenses key on him. The frame gives him an advantage finishing through contact that most freshman guards don't have. Still needs to develop his court vision and decision-making when the defense collapses, but the raw tools are all there for a legitimate go-to scorer.
Recruitment
He's already enrolled and playing at USC, so the recruitment phase is over. Originally ranked #4 nationally in his class with offers from Kentucky, Arizona, Cal, and Northwestern among others. His ceiling projects as a potential NBA prospect if he continues developing his all-around game at this pace.
Stat Highlight
His 53-point explosion shows he can take over games at the college level, with that 41-point performance proving it wasn't a fluke.
Updated Mar 15, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
USC Trojans
COLLEGE • Big Ten
USC
COLLEGE
Chatsworth
PREP SCHOOL
Chatsworth High School
HIGH SCHOOL
Strive For Greatness
AAU
Compton Magic
AAU
Career Highlights
WENT OFF for a career-high 29 points in our win over Indiana
The freshman set a new career-high in points vs. Indiana
Alijah Arenas commits to USC
Five-star guard and son of Gilbert Arenas commits to the Trojans, choosing USC over Alabama, Kansas, and others.
Alijah Arenas & Gilbert Arenas workout 1 on 5 & Full court 1s - Alijah Arenas is getting close to a return
Enrolled at USC as freshman
Officially enrolled and joined the USC Trojans for the 2025-26 season.
Named to McDonald's All-American Game
Selected for the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game, one of the most prestigious honors in high school basketball.
Receives offer from Kansas
Offers
5
USC
Attending
Chose USC over 4 other offers
Cal
Arizona
Kentucky
NorthwesternSocial Activity
"Motorized Micah" 😂 Micah Parsons caught up with @LauraRutledge during the Pro Bowl Games. https://t.co/3JV1aG7J12
HAVE A NIGHT, ALIJAH ARENAS! 🤩 The freshman set a new career-high in points vs. Indiana 🔥 https://t.co/jHMRgVjeWY
These one-on-one matchups could tip the scales in deciding the Super Bowl champion 👀 From @BenjaminSolak 🗣️ https://t.co/X7AGHYsTnr
Lindsey Vonn, Nick Goepper, Gus Kenworthy and Maddy Schaffrick are in their golden years at the 2026 Olympics 🥇 Just don't call them old 😅 https://t.co/vLCRDkjw6z