"Let him go to Syracuse with Kiyan Anthony": Hoops fans react as Gilbert Arenas announces son Alijah Arenas’ major decision

Son of the 3-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, Alijah Arenas could reclassify to the Class of 2025, according to 247Sports' Eric Bossi. Arenas currently ranks No. 4 in the country in the Class of 2026 and according to 247Sports, some paperwork is left to complete the move to the Class of 2025.

Famous basketball page The Basketball Tribune posted this news and hoops fans took to the comments section to post their reactions:

"Breaking News 2026 5⭐️ Alijah Arenas will reclassify to the 2025 and leave high school early. Where will he land?? Per: @no.chill.gil," the post was captioned.

Fans were happy about the prospect of Arenas and Anthony playing together:

Hoops fans react as Gilbert Arenas announces son Alijah Arenas’ major decision

"@no.chill.gil let him go to Syracuse with Kiyan Anthony," one fan said

"Lil Gil & lil Melo 🤯 🍊," another fan said.

"Him n Ky at Syracuse would be dope," one fan said.

There were other fans who commended Gilbert Arenas:

Hoops fans react as Gilbert Arenas announces son Alijah Arenas’ major decision

"@no.chill.gil shoutout to you man. They didn’t understand why you didn’t send him to a powerhouse southern cal high school now it all makes sense. He been an assassin the whole time," a fan said.

"Great job Gil in a world where youngsters are staying back shorty going early," one fan said.

"Mannnn @no.chill.gil he needs to be at the number 1 Adidas school in the country…. Jussayin! 🤷🏾‍♂️," another fan said.

Arenas averaged 33.0 ppg, grabbed 8.6 rpg, dished out 2.9 apg and stole the ball 1.3 times with 0.9 blocks in 35 games last season for Chatsworth High School in Los Angeles.

In the Adidas 3SS circuit at the 17U level, he averaged 21.4 points while shooting 48%.

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Which team has the highest chance of landing Alijah Arenas?

Arenas has 19 offers from top programs including Washington State, UCLA, UTEP, Nevada, New Mexico, Virginia, Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Butler, among others.

On3's recruitment prediction machine suggests that UCLA has the highest chance of landing Arenas with a 34.4% prediction. They are closely followed by Arizona with a 30.1% chance. Fresno State has a 2.3% and California and UTEP have a 2.0% chance of signing Arenas.

If Alijah Arenas reclassifies, which college could we see him in the next season?