USC hoops 5-star freshman Alijah Arenas 'probable' to make debut vs N'Western

January 19, 2026

By Jalon Dixon, USC Trojans on SI: Former five-star recruit Alijah Arenas’ wait appears to be over. The USC Trojans freshman guard is likely to make his college debut Wednesday night against the Northwestern Wildcats at the Galen Center, giving the Trojans a much-needed jolt as the Big Ten grind intensifies.

Arenas, who has missed the entire season after suffering a torn meniscus in late July, is considered “probable” for the matchup, according to LA Times reporter Ryan Kartje. His return comes with USC sitting in the middle of its conference slate, having dropped three of its last five games and searching for offensive stability amid mounting injuries.

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USC Freshman Alijah Arenas' Long-Awaited Debut Coming At Critical Moment

Former five-star recruit Alijah Arenas’ wait appears to be over. The USC Trojans freshman guard is likely to make his college debut Wednesday night against the

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