NBA Draft Junkies Live: How Much Should We Really Judge Alijah Arenas’ Freshman Year?

NBA Draft Junkies Podcast · Aug 18, 2026 · 44m

Alijah Arenas entered college as one of the most talented young guards in the country, but his freshman season was anything but normal. After recovering from a serious car accident and then undergoing knee surgery, Arenas didn't have a traditional offseason or preseason before eventually returning to the court. When he did play, the results were mixed. There were flashes of high-level shot creation and scoring ability, but also significant concerns about his efficiency, shot selection and decision-making. So what should NBA scouts actually take away from his freshman season? In this episode…