Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Youngblood (3) shoots the ball in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Former Alabama Player Scores First NBA Points in Double Overtime Game: Roll Call

Originally posted on Alabama Crimson Tide on SI
By Henry Sklar | Last updated Oct 24, 2025 1:49 AM ET

Chris Youngblood was passed over in July’s NBA Draft. The Tuscaloosa native and former Alabama guard watched all 60 picks go by without a call — yet while many drafted players are still waiting for their first points in the association, Youngblood already has his.

Youngblood checked in early in the second quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s second game of the season — a championship rematch against the Indiana Pacers — after signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the team this summer, and then earning a two-way after a strong Summer League. On a fast break, guard Ajay Mitchell found Youngblood in the corner near the Pacers' bench. The 6-foot-4 guard caught, fired, and watched the ball fall cleanly through the net for three.

The Thunder won in double overtime, 141-135, marking the defending champions’ second straight game requiring two extra periods.

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— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 24, 2025

Youngblood scoring from deep is a familiar sight for Alabama fans. The rookie hit three or more threes in six games last season while shooting 38% from beyond the arc. Earning minutes on a loaded Thunder roster won’t be easy, but for what it’s worth, he already has the backing of one of the NBA’s biggest stars — his teammate, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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According to the SEC’s Thursday injury report, Alabama wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks is doubtful for Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. game at South Carolina. Offensive lineman Geno VanDeMark is questionable, and tight end Danny Lewis Jr. is out.

Alabama Football at South Carolina Official Availability Report, Wide Receiver Doubtfulhttps://t.co/Iods5WTRAr
— BamaCentral (@BamaCentral) October 24, 2025

Alabama’s Richard Young, Red Morgan and Danny Lewis Jr. were named Student-Athletes of the Week.

Student-Athletes of the Week!
@richardyoung239 @Rydarrius1 @DannyLewis2022 pic.twitter.com/MnGOI5gWRE
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) October 23, 2025

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has been added to the Manning Award watch list.

Ty has been added to the @ManningAward watch list pic.twitter.com/qTtkh335FI
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) October 23, 2025

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

October 25, 1920: Joe Sewell, just back in Tuscaloosa after starring for the Cleveland Indians in the World Series, was added to the football staff for the remainder of the season by head coach Xen Scott. Reports from Tuscaloosa indicated that torrential rains dampened Scott's daily scrimmages as the Crimson Tide prepared for a showdown against Sewanee at Rickwood Field in Birmingham. University President George Denny declared that all students wanting to attend the game could do so. (Alabama won 21-0). – Bryant Museum

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

Oct. 25: “When I was a boy I’d walk around with a pocket full of rocks or a Coca-Cola top, and I can’t remember not being able to hit them with a broomstick handle.”

Joe Sewell, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977