"Already better than Gilbert Arenas": Hoops fans in awe of Alijah Arenas' hooping skills for Chatsworth

Five-star prospect Alijah Arenas from Chatsworth High School is gaining attention as a fan favorite in the Class of 2025. His skills, size and talent have impressed many.

A Ballislife Instagram post on Wednesday featured Arenas as the cover photo. The post included a slowed-down compilation of him maneuvering through defenders, scoring and dunking.

"Alijah is one of the smoothest players at his height and age we’ve seen in a while 🕺😤," Ballislife captioned the post.

Fans compared the young athlete with his father, Gilbert Arenas, a three-time NBA All-Star.

“Already better than Gilbert Arenas 😂,” a fan said.

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Other fans pointed out that he can play against not just high school basketball players but also NBA league players.

“Normally I’d say he’s playing against players smaller then him but then I saw the video of him cooking those nba players in 1 on 1,” one wrote.

“Getting NutMegged multiple times by a 6’7 guard would crush my soul 🥲 Bro bout to be a problem in the league 🔥,” another said.

Some fans talked about Alijah Arenas's particular skills that make him a complete player.

“Brodie b canceling his dribble into another move is 🔥,” one commented.

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“One of the most offensively gifted hs players I’ve ever seen. He plays the game based on GRADUAL STEPS.. That’s why it will translate to every level,” another fan said.

“His pace of the game is everything,” another said.

Gilbert Arenas reacted to Alijah Arenas' stellar performance for Compton Magic

On Sunday, Gilbert Arenas reshared Alijah Arenas’ exceptional display from last year's AAU season. Last summer, with Compton Magic's 3SSB squad, Alijah played alongside stars like Koa Peat and JJ Mandaquit. Arenas contributed significantly to the team’s 26-7 record.

Despite his best efforts, the Magic fell short of the Adidas 3SSB championship, which went to the Utah Prospects after they defeated the Indiana Elite 61-51.

The 6-foot-5 player has received offers from several top college programs. According to On3 predictions, Arenas has a 34.4% chance of committing to UCLA and a 30.1% chance of committing to Arizona.