Gilbert Arenas’ legacy on the hardwood isn’t ending with him—it’s only just beginning through his kids. If you’ve been keeping tabs, you’ll know he has five—Izela, Alijah, Hamiley, Aloni, and Gia Arenas. Four of them are already carving out early paths in the basketball world. The spotlight had recently shifted to his eldest, Izela, who has charted a new course for her playing career. But now, it’s his youngest daughter, Hamiley, who’s starting to turn heads in a major way.
Born December 9, 2009, as Arenas wrapped his Wizards career, Hamiley now dominates prep ranks as a 16-year-old phenom. Earlier profiles noted her interest in creative writing. But if recent developments are any indication, basketball seems to be calling a little louder. And the call from the Louisville Cardinals? That’s no small thing.
The women’s basketball program—currently commemorating its 50th season in 2024–2025—saw something special in her. “After having a great conversation with Head Assistant Coach Jonneshia Pineda, I am blessed to say I have received an offer from University of Louisville, Thank you for believing in me,” Hamiley announced on Instagram.
She’s averaging 23.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists—All-Mission League First Team stats that prompted Louisville’s pursuit. She’s breaking milestones. Already past the 500-point mark as a freshman for Notre Dame High School, Hamiley’s put on multiple scoring clinics this season.
On December 9, she poured in 40 points against Santa Monica High—her birthday present to herself. She also notched 12 double-doubles in just 23 games. With that kind of impact, Louisville’s interest feels like the beginning of something big, especially after one Arenas kid already slipped through their fingers.
Gilbert Arenas’ eldest daughter leaves Louisville for Kansas State
The Kansas State women’s basketball team is getting a boost, and this time, it’s from NBA royalty. Izela Arenas is the eldest daughter of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas. The former four-star recruit and ESPN No. 88 prospect—inheriting her dad’s competitive fire—will join the Wildcats with three years of eligibility remaining. Standing at 5-foot-9, the freshman guard from Porter Ranch, California, took the floor in 29 games for the Cardinals.
Her numbers—4.2 points and 1.2 rebounds in just 12 minutes a game—may not jump off the page, but that’s only part of the story. Standing 5-foot-9, the Porter Ranch, California guard featured in 29 games for Louisville as a freshman and posted a 41.8 percent field-goal rate and 38.5 percent from three—numbers that underscore her threat as a floor spacer. Her top moment? That came in February against Clemson, where she poured in 14 points, grabbed four boards, and went 5-for-6 from the floor in just 16 minutes. This includes 2-of-3 from downtown.
Her transfer coincides with K-State’s roster overhaul. Along with Izela, K-State has picked up Brandie Harrod, a former Auburn commit, and Australian standout Tess Heal through the transfer portal. They’re also bringing in some exciting young talent—Aniya Foy, a four-star guard; Spanish point guard Gina Garcia Safont; and five-star recruit Jordan Speiser. All signs point to a deep, competitive roster next season. Now, the question is: how will Izela fit in? And perhaps more intriguingly—will her younger sister Hamiley follow, or will she go with the Cardinals? At 16, she might just get that Kansas State offer, too.
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