Freshman Alijah Arenas to withdraw from 2026 NBA draft, return to USC
Southern California guard Alijah Arenas is withdrawing from the 2026 NBA draft and returning to the program for his sophomore season, the school announced on Tuesday. The news was first reported by Jordan Richard of Swish Cultures. Arenas averaged 14.
1 points, 2. 9 rebounds and 2. 1 assists while shooting 34.
1% from the field this past season with the Trojans. He registered four 20-point games, including a 29-point, six-point performance on Feb. 3 in a win over Indiana.
The 19-year-old missed the first 18 games of the season after undergoing surgery to address a knee injury in July 2025. He debuted for coach Eric Musselman on Jan. 21, recording eight points, two rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes.
Alijah Arenas will RETURN for the 2026-27 season! Let's run it back, Agent 0ļøā£ pic. twitter.