Chris Youngblood (basketball)
Youngblood with Alabama in 2025 | |
| No. 3 – Oklahoma City Thunder | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 9, 2002 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | East Coweta (Sharpsburg, Georgia) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2025–present |
| Career history | |
| 2025–present | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2025–present | →Oklahoma City Blue |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Christopher Youngblood (born February 9, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Kennesaw State Owls, South Florida Bulls, and Alabama Crimson Tide.
College career
Coming to Kennesaw State from East Coweta High School, Youngblood was a three-year starter for the Owls. He averaged double-figures and improved his scoring average in each season. As a junior in the 2022–23 season, he led the Owls to their first NCAA tournament berth, earning first-team All-Atlantic Sun Conference honors.[1]
After three seasons at Kennesaw State, Youngblood followed coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, transferring to South Florida with Owl teammates Brandon Stroud and Kasen Jennings.[2] The trio led the Bulls to a surprising regular season American Athletic Conference regular-season title. Youngblood averaged 15.3 points per game and was named the AAC co-Player of the Year.[3]
Following the 2023–24 season, Youngblood entered the transfer portal again.[4] He ultimately chose to play for coach Nate Oats at Alabama in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.[5][6]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft, Youngblood signed an NBA Summer League deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.[7][8] After an impressive preseason with the team, he signed a two-way contract with the Thunder on October 18, 2025.[9]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Kennesaw State | 24 | 21 | 32.3 | .396 | .331 | .841 | 3.3 | 1.8 | .8 | .5 | 12.4 |
| 2021–22 | Kennesaw State | 30 | 30 | 30.8 | .476 | .405 | .789 | 5.2 | 1.0 | .9 | .5 | 13.9 |
| 2022–23 | Kennesaw State | 35 | 35 | 31.4 | .464 | .415 | .821 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 1.1 | .4 | 14.7 |
| 2023–24 | South Florida | 33 | 32 | 29.9 | .458 | .416 | .829 | 2.5 | 2.1 | .6 | .6 | 15.3 |
| 2024–25 | Alabama | 28 | 18 | 25.3 | .447 | .388 | .804 | 2.3 | .9 | .7 | .3 | 10.3 |
| Career | 150 | 136 | 30.0 | .451 | .393 | .819 | 3.6 | 1.5 | .8 | .4 | 13.5 | |
References
- ^ Morris, Matthew (March 8, 2023). "Chris Youngblood, Kennesaw State have 'big-time opportunity'". bvmsports.com. BVM Sports. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Knight, Joey (April 4, 2023). "3 top Kennesaw State basketball players following their coach to USF". tampabay.com. Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Youngblood, Miguel Earn Top Awards as Three Bulls Land on AAC Postseason Teams". gousfbulls.com. South Florida Bulls. March 12, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Knight, Joey (April 10, 2024). "USF scoring leader Chris Youngblood entering NCAA transfer portal". mdjonline.com. Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Alvarez, Nick (April 13, 2024). "Alabama basketball adds Chris Youngblood, 2nd player from transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Sullivan, Cole (April 15, 2024). "South Florida star Chris Youngblood headed home to Tuscaloosa to join Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide". bustingbrackets.com. FanSided. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Thunder 90-81 Nets (Jul 10, 2025) Box Score". ESPN.
- ^ "Thunder 104-85 Pacers (Jul 12, 2025) Box Score". ESPN.
- ^ "Thunder Signs Chris Youngblood to a Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. October 18, 2025. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from NBA.com · Basketball Reference
- Alabama Crimson Tide bio
- South Florida Bulls bio
- Kennesaw State Owls bio