Photo: Gilbert Arenas' son Alijah Arenas shares IG story, rooting for his girlfriend

Alijah Arenas is undoubtedly one of the most promising talents in the Class of 2026. The son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas recently took to Instagram to share a touching moment with his girlfriend.

@alijah0arenas via Instagram

Alijah, who has garnered attention for his exceptional basketball skills, was ranked seventh in the 2026 ESPN 60 Recruiting Database. In a heartwarming display, Arenas posted an Instagram story which featured an image of his partner pasted on a pink poster board with the words "Vote For Jayden C."

While his Instagram feed largely showcases his basketball journey, this time, Arenas showed his full support to his girlfriend as she vied for the title of homecoming queen at her school.

Alijah, born on March 16, 2007, in Chatsworth, California, has been shining bright as a standout shooting guard at Chatsworth High School. He has garnered considerable attention for his exceptional performance, ranking No. 3 in the 2026 On3 Industry Rankings. Despite his burgeoning basketball career, Alijah's public endorsement of his girlfriend has been constant for quite some time.

Alijah Arenas trains hard under father Gilbert Arenas' guidance

Gilbert Arenas' son, Alijah Arenas, showcased his skills in an intense open run, or an open pickup game, where he went head-to-head with Indiana Pacers star Bennedict Mathurin last month. These offseason open runs provide NBA players and talented prospects with an opportunity to test their skills against one another. The highlight compilation posted by Swish Cultures captured the absolute basketball sweating, with Mathurin and Arenas engaging in a heated battle on the court.

Despite the 17-year-old Alijah facing off against established NBA talent like Mathurin, he managed to maintain his composure and display his abilities as a top prospect from the Class of 2026. With his father, former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas, overseeing his rigorous training regimen, Alijah seems to be prepared to compete at such high levels.

Gilbert Arenas has been instrumental in shaping his son into the top shooting guard for his age in the nation. During a guest appearance on "Podcast P with Paul George," Gilbert revealed the demanding workout schedule that he has designed for Alijah.

“In the mornings, like we’ll get up like 5.30. So, you know, he has practice over an hour and a half. The first 30 minutes is all dribbling drills. After each drill, he has to do 20 squats and then line drills. And then we’ll get into just shooting.”

Gilbert Arenas, Sr. is undeniably preparing his son for the demanding lifestyle of an NBA player by subjecting him to multiple training sessions throughout the day. Drawing from his own reputation as one of the hardest workers in the league during his playing days, Gilbert is leaving no stone unturned in guiding Alijah's path to basketball success.