USC's Alijah Arenas Says Winning Will Influence His NBA Draft Stock
Summary
Alijah Arenas, a basketball player at USC, decided to stay in college for another season instead of entering the 2026 NBA Draft. He believes winning games with his team will improve his chances of being picked in the first round of the 2027 NBA Draft. Arenas missed much of his freshman year due to knee surgery but plans to prove his skills this season.Key Facts
- Arenas initially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft but withdrew to return to USC.
- He is starting his second season (sophomore year) with the USC Trojans.
- Arenas says winning games is key to improving his draft position.
- Last year’s top draft picks mostly came from teams that won a lot in college.
- He missed most of his first college season because of knee surgery.
- Arenas averaged 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 14 games last season.
- His father, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, said Alijah wants to prove himself in college.
- USC has not appeared in the NCAA Tournament since 2023, and Arenas will be a key player this season.
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