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TMZ Posts Chilling Video Of Alijah Arenas' Cybertruck Accident Before Coma

USC Trojans basketball commit Alijah Arenas was in a car accident early on Thursday morning in a Tesla Cybertruck. Alijah Arenas has been hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, according to multiple reports.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 24

Alijah Arenas' Mom Heartbreaking Social Media Post After Son's Cybertruck Accident

Shams Charania News / LAFB Network / April 24

USC Trojans 5-Star Commit Placed In Coma After Car Accident

USC Trojans 5-Star commit Alijah Arenas was in a serious car accident on Thursday and was placed into a medically induced coma, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 24

USC Trojans Commit Alijah Arenas Hospitalized After Cybertruck Crash

USC Trojans basketball commit Alijah Arenas was in a car accident on Thursday, and he was taken to the hospital, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania.

USC Trojans News / Total Apex Sports / April 24

Alijah Arenas in Critical Condition After Car Crash

One of the top commits in the college basketball world and five-star prospect Alijah Arena was involved in a serious car crash on Thursday morning. The 18-year-old is the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and has been placed into an induced coma.

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / April 24

USC 5-Star Signee and Son of Gilbert Arenas Placed into Induced Coma After Car Crash

Alijah Arenas, Gilbert Arenas' son, is a current five-star shooting guard prospect and coveted USC Trojans basketball commit. The 18 year old was involved in a very serious car crash, leaving him hospitalized and had to be put into an induced coma.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 24

USC five-star hoops commit Alijah Arenas reportedly in coma after serious car accident

He's the son of former NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas and arguably USC basketball's top prospect.

Lincoln Riley News / LAFB Network / April 24

Lincoln Riley Clears The Air About USC Trojans Quarterback Competition

A few weeks ago, USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley said that having a quarterback competition every year is healthy for a program. While there is usually a sense of who will be the starter, especially if the starter from the previous year is returning, you always want to instill an “iron sharpens iron” mentality.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / April 23

Top Analyst Questions USC Trojans 2025 Bravado

USC Trojans Dodged Major Bullet With Latest Big Transfer QB

According to a report by ESPN’s Chris Low, Max Olson, and Adam Rittenberg, the USC Trojans were among the teams that avoided chasing the former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / April 23

Lincoln Riley Reveals USC Trojans Plan Instead of Annual Spring Game: Recruiting Day?

The USC Trojans were one of several college football programs to cancel their annual spring game. Instead, the Trojans will hold it’s final practice and

USC Trojans News / A to Z Sports / April 23

Tennessee Vols working to steal an elite 5-star recruit from a big-time Big 10 program

The Tennessee Vols are working to steal an elite five-star recruit from the USC Trojans. 2026 five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin has been committed to

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 23

USC Trojans Commit Ranks as No. 1 Player in Country at CB

In a thrilling update for college football recruiting fans, RJ Sermons has claimed the top spot as the No. 1 cornerback in the nation, according to the

Lincoln Riley News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Lincoln Riley Makes Major Announcement on USC's QB Battle

USC will soon wrap up its spring football practice slate Saturday. But Lincoln Riley revealed a major announcement involving the quarterback room Tuesday. Husan Longstreet turned heads with his work ethic and development as a prized freshman newcomer.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / April 22

USC Trojans Lose Talented Depth Piece To Transfer Portal

After gaining the commitment of Penn State transfer linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson, the USC Trojans just announced that they will be losing safety Jarvis Boatwright Jr.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 22

USC Trojans General Manager Chad Bowden Details His Role In 'Greatest Job In America'

The USC Trojans currently have the No. 2-ranked composite recruiting class for 2026 and have landed a handful of tremendous depth pieces with starter potential through the transfer portal so far this offseason.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 22

USC Trojans Predicted To Land Elite Cornerback Recruit Elbert Hill

The USC Trojans have been predicted to add another member to their elite recruiting class of 2026. USC has been heavily recruiting four-star cornerback Elbert Hill, and he could be the next commitment for the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 22

USC Trojans Add Fifth Offensive Line Commit To Recruiting Class: Kannon Smith

The USC Trojans have added yet another piece to their 2026 recruiting class with the addition of three-star offensive lineman Kannon Smith. WIth the addition of Smith, the Trojans are up to 23 commits in their recruiting class and remain as the No.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / April 22

USC Trojans Predicted To Land Another Huge DB Commitment, 5-Star Defensive Back

Akron (Ohio) Archbishop Hoban cornerback Elbert Hill is set to return to the USC Trojans for another visit this weekend. The Trojans are among the front-runners for Hill, and this visit marks his third to the campus this calendar year.

USC Trojans News / NIL on SI / April 21

Reggie Bush Gets Candid on Future of NIL, Important Next Step for College Sports

Former USC Trojans college football star Reggie Bush has a complicated legacy with NIL that is finally on the right track. After being stripped of the Heisman Trophy he won in 2005 due to the NCAA finding that he received “improper benefits,” Bush had the trophy finally returned to him two decades later.

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / April 21

USC Gets Major 2026 Recruiting News About No. 1 Class on Monday

The USC Trojans are keeping their recruiting momentum alive, adding another top talent to their stacked 2026 class. On Monday, interior offensive lineman Kannon Smith, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound standout from Denver, Colorado, announced his commitment to USC, choosing the Trojans over powerhouse programs Oregon and Penn State.

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 19

Brian Urlacher's son announces his transfer commitment

The son of an NFL legend has officially chosen a new school.

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Jaylin Smith News / The 33rd Team / April 18

Jaylin Smith 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For USC Trojans CB

Height: 5104 (verified) Weight: 187lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Thomas Graham USC Trojans cornerback Jaylin Smith projects as a nickel defender and potential special teams contributor at the NFL level.