"Got da illusion factor like kyrie": College hoops fans react to Gilbert Arenas' son Alijah Arenas' first junior year game
Alijah Arenas picked off his junior season right where he ended his sophomore run. The son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, Alijah was seen completely dominating the offense in Chatsworth High's first game of the season.
In a mixtape by NXT Up Hoops, Arenas is seen taking over from all three levels, be it driving to the lane, post-up or the 3-point line.
"Alijah Arenas WENT OFF for his 1st game of his junior year! @alijah0arenas @chatsworthbball," the post read.
Elated by Arenas' poise, fans flooded the comment section with their views on the highlights:
"He looks bored out there😂," a fan wrote.
"Attacking the rim like his pops 🔥," another fan wrote.
"Ngl this nigga got da illusion factor like kyrie," another fan commented.
Moreover, some fans couldn't help but paint a vivid future in light of Arenas' potential:
"His game says it all! And his sister is nice too! He is one and done for sure! This is his JR year!," a fan commented.
"I think @alijah0arenas is gonna change the game & make the @nba change the rules & let players come to the league out of High School again because he’s that good look how easy it is for him out there he’s dropping 30 on cruise control he’s not playing at game time speed let’s be real," another fan commented.
"Boy is a beast out there. I can’t hoop in long sleeves tho. I don’t know how he does it😂😂😂😂. Hell of a ball player tho," another fan wrote.
A look at Alijah Arenas' previous season
Alijah Arenas is coming off a Southern California Regional Division IV championship win against Cleveland in March.
He averaged 33 points last season alongside 2.9 assists, 8.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals. Moreover, he scored 21 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists in the championship game.
However, even though Arenas showcased similar dominance in the CIF State championship game against Monterey, his team couldn't cut back their early deficit in the game.
Chatsworth Chancellors lost 74-66 even as Arenas posted a record-setting 44 points and eight rebounds on 53% shooting.