Gilbert Arenas’ son, Alijah Arenas, is gaining significant attention as one of the best scoring prospects in high school basketball. The 17-year-old junior at Chatsworth High School is ranked by several scouting outlets as the top shooting guard in the 2026 class. Alijah is also known to train with NBA talents to refine his skills, which has led to exciting moments on the court, including a viral clip from a session with Kevin Durant, Moses Moody, and Naz Reid. In the video, Alijah impressively scored multiple times, even dominating Reid, a solid defensive player for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In a recent episode of the No Chill Gil podcast, Gilbert shared a humorous anecdote about Alijah’s confidence during the training, where he described Reid’s defense as ineffective and joked about his dominance. Gilbert expressed pride in his son’s growth and ability to hold his own against NBA players.
Alijah has also made news recently by reclassifying to the 2025 class, making his senior year his last in high school. Gilbert explained the reasoning behind the decision, emphasizing that it would allow his son to gain more college experience and prepare for a potential NBA career. If not NBA-ready, Alijah would still have an additional year of college basketball to develop.
With his talent and the support of his father, Alijah is a highly anticipated prospect with a promising future ahead. Fans and scouts are eager to see what’s next for the young star, especially after his impressive performances against NBA players.
