Six days after USC commit Alijah Arenas was placed in a medically induced coma after being involved in a serious car accident, he has been released from the hospital, his family shared in a statement on Wednesday.

The Arenas family, including his father, former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, has been giving the world many updates since Arenas's accident. He came out of his coma last Friday.

"We are grateful to share that Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital and is now resting comfortably under close watch," the statement read. "While his journey to full recovery is just beginning, his spirit remains strong, and he is surrounded by love and support."

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