USC college basketball commit Alijah Arenas is recovering and has been released from the hospital, his family announced on Wednesday.

Arenas' family announced Friday that he was conscious, though on a ventilator, and able to communicate by writing notes.

Basketball star Alijah Arenas was released from the hospital on Wednesday, six days after being involved in a serious, single-vehicle accident. “We are grateful to share that Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital and is now resting comfortably under close watch,” the family said in a statement.