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Alijah Arenas Withdraws From 2026 NBA Draft, Returns USC

8/15/2026

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Alijah Arenas withdrew his candidacy for the 2026 NBA Draft, returned to USC for his sophomore season, and said winning with the Trojans will boost his odds of a pick in the 2027 NBA Draft.
Knee surgery delayed his debut to January 21, limiting him to 14 games.
He posted 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists, prompting father Gilbert Arenas to say he seeks redemption and hopes to lead scoring.

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Alijah Arenas withdrew his candidacy for the 2026 NBA Draft, returned to USC for his sophomore season, and said winning with the Trojans will boost his odds of a pick in the 2027 NBA Draft.
Knee surgery delayed his debut to January 21, limiting him to 14 games.
He posted 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists, prompting father Gilbert Arenas to say he seeks redemption and hopes to lead scoring.