Alabama basketball has added South Florida transfer guard/forward Chris Youngblood, a top three-point shooter from the transfer portal. Youngblood, the co-AAC Player of the Year, brings impressive stats, including 15.3 PPG, 2.5 RPG, and 41.6% 3-point shooting. He is utilizing his "Covid year" of eligibility and is ranked as the No. 23 overall player in the transfer portal.

By the Numbers
  • 15.3 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.1 APG
  • 45.8% shooting from the field, 41.6% 3-point shooting
  • No. 23 overall player in the transfer portal
State of Play
  • Alabama adds top three-point shooter Chris Youngblood from South Florida
  • Youngblood is joining as a transfer with one year of eligibility remaining
  • Nate Oats has also added Pepperdine transfer Houston Mallette, another strong 3-point shooter
What's Next

Alabama's men's basketball team is expected to continue adding to the roster and make decisions on NBA prospects for the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

Alabama's addition of Chris Youngblood and Houston Mallette strengthens their roster, aligning with their three-point heavy system and setting a positive trajectory for the upcoming season.