US EditionUSC's Alijah Arenas, Son of Ex-NBA Star, Out 6-8 Months with Injury
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, JUL 24 – Alijah Arenas will miss the entire 2025-26 college basketball season after knee surgery following a torn meniscus sustained in summer training, his second major setback this year.
- A five-star recruit suffered a season-ending knee injury, announced by USC Wednesday, ruling him out for the 2025-26 NCAA season.
- Weeks after being cleared to practice, the injury occurred during a summer training session in July 2025, and an MRI this week found a meniscus tear and bone bruise.
- A five-star recruit, Basketball insider Chris Haynes reported the injury, affecting USC's lineup expectations.
- Reaction has been swift, with Eric Musselman saying `we have no doubt that he will come back even stronger`, while Tracy McGrady reacted `He nice!!`.
- With Arenas sidelined, USC now must adjust its rotation as he was expected to start alongside Rodney Rice and Chad Baker-Mazara.
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