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06-07-2025
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9 Former Alabama Players Appear on NBA Summer League Rosters
9 Former Alabama Players Appear on NBA Summer League Rosters originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alabama Crimson Tide have produced several NBA players in recent years. Although not all of them reach the NBA immediately, many go on to have long professional careers. Part of the journey for many of those players is to play in NBA Summer League. Advertisement NBA teams started to announce their NBA Summer League rosters this week. With the league set to start its action on Thursday, Alabama fans were able to find out how many former Crimson Tide players would be competing this summer. On Saturday, analyst Blake Byler reported that there will be nine former Alabama players on summer league rosters this year. Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1).Will McLelland-Imagn Images The players set to suit up for NBA Summer League are as follows: Mark Sears - Bucks Grant Nelson - Nets Cliff Omoruyi - Raptors Chris Youngblood - Thunder Kira Lewis - Heat Jaden Shackelford - Warriors Alex Reese - 76ers Aaron Estrada - Grizzlies Josh Primo - Bulls Sears, Nelson, Omoruyi and Youngblood were all members of the Crimson Tide this past season but did not get drafted. Instead, they signed with NBA teams as undrafted free agents. The other five players finished their college careers within the past five years but have struggled to carve out a permanent spot on an NBA roster. Advertisement The only players out of this group of nine who were drafted were Kira Lewis, who was drafted with the 13th pick in 2020, and Josh Primo, who was drafted with the 12th pick in 2021. Related: Former Alabama Star Mark Sears Reveals Jersey Number for Rookie NBA Season This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
05-07-2025
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Every former Alabama basketball player on a 2025 NBA Summer League roster
With the start of the 2025 NBA Summer League set to begin Saturday with events in San Francisco and Salt Lake City, rosters for the league's annual showcase are officially set. Alabama basketball has several former players that will suit up for Summer League action. From recent undrafted free agents Mark Sears, Grant Nelson, Clifford Omoruyi and Chris Youngblood, to former Alabama players Kira Lewis Jr., Alex Reese and others, a total of nine former Crimson Tide players will occupy Summer League rosters. Game will be played primarily in Las Vegas, July 10-20. The Summer League provides an opportunity for rookies and players on two-way or Exhibit-10 contracts to compete for NBA roster spots. Since games are televised/streamed on NBA TV and ESPN, fans can also tune in to see which players are making a name for themselves. Here's a look at every former Alabama player competing in the 2025 NBA Summer League. Alex Reese Years at Alabama: 2017-18 through 2020-21 Summer League Team: Philadelphia 76ers 2024-25 teams: Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, Delaware Blue Coats (G League), Rip City Remix (G League) 2024-25 stats G League: 21 games, 17.4 PPG, 7.0 REB, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.8 blocks, 44.4 FG% NBA: 15 games, 5.1 PPG, 3.1 REB, 48.1 FG% Kira Lewis Jr. Years at Alabama: 2018-19 through 2019-20 Summer League Team: Miami Heat 2024-25 team: Capital City Go-Go (G League) 2024-25 stats: 31 games/starts, 13.1 PPG, 4.0 REB, 4.9 assists, 1.4 steals, 41.7 FG% Jaden Shackelford Years at Alabama: 2019-20 through 2021-22 Summer League Team: Golden State Warriors 2024-25 NBA team: Valley Suns (G League) 2024-25 stats: 34 games, 17.5 PPG, 3.5 REB, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals, 37.5 FG% Josh Primo Years at Alabama: 2019-20 through 2021-22 Summer League Team: Chicago Bulls 2024-25 stats: None Aaron Estrada Years at Alabama: 2023-24 season Summer League Team: Memphis Grizzlies 2024-25 NBA team: Motor City Cruise (G League) 2024-25 stats: 17 games, 9.2 PPG, 3.2 REB, 3.5 assists, 45.0 FG% Mark Sears Years at Alabama: 2022-23 through 2024-25 Summer League Team: Milwaukee Bucks 2024-25 Alabama stats: 37 games/starts, 18.6 PPG, 2.9 REB, 5.1 assists, 1.0 steals, 40.3 FG% Sears signed a two-way contract with the Bucks after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft. Grant Nelson Years at Alabama: 2023-24 through 2024-25 Summer League Team: Brooklyn Nets 2024-25 Alabama stats: 37 games, 11.5 PPG, 7.6 REB, 1.6 assists, 1.2 blocks, 52.2 FG% Nelson signed an Exhibit-10 deal with the Nets after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft. Clifford Omoruyi Years at Alabama: 2024-25 season Summer League Team: Toronto Raptors 2024-25 Alabama stats: 37 games, 7.9 PPG, 6.5 REB, 1.0 assists, 1.1 blocks, 73.4 FG% Omoruyi signed an Exhibit-10 deal with the Raptors after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft. Chris Youngblood Years at Alabama: 22024-25 Summer League Team: Oklahoma City Thunder 2024-25 Alabama stats: 28 games, 10.3 PPG, 2.3 REB, 0.9 assists, 44.7 FG% Youngblood signed an Exhibit-10 deal with the Thunder after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama Crimson Tide news, notes and opinions.
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05-07-2025
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Former Alabama Star Mark Sears Reveals Jersey Number for Rookie NBA Season
Former Alabama Star Mark Sears Reveals Jersey Number for Rookie NBA Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Alabama star Mark Sears was not selected in the 2025 NBA draft. He went undrafted, but shortly after, was signed by the Milwaukee Bucks as an undrafted free agent. Per an announcement from the Bucks, Sears signed a two-way contract with the team. Advertisement Now that Sears knows what the immediate future of his basketball career looks like, he is able to focus on some fun things. Notably, he picked his jersey number for his rookie NBA season. He will be wearing No. 19 for the Bucks next season. However, Sears will likely spend most of his time in the G-League, only earning significant minutes with the Bucks if there are several injuries. Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) dribbles the ball against the Connecticut Huskies during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Mark Sears is one of the most accomplished players in recent history for the Bucks. While the former Alabama star played his first two seasons with the Ohio Bobcats, he blossomed into a star with the Crimson Tide. Sears played three seasons with the Crimson Tide, emerging as a star scorer in his second season with the team. This past year, Sears averaged 18.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Advertisement Sears is now joining a Bucks team that is going through a period of uncertainty. While they still have one of the best players in the league in Gianna Antetokounmpo, there are rumors that he could be traded this offseason. Related: Kevin Durant's Thoughts on Ace Bailey Comparison Earn a Big Reaction from the Rutgers Star This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
04-07-2025
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Former Alabama guard Mark Sears' jersey number revealed for rookie NBA season
After going undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft, it did not take long for former Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears to find a new home at the professional level. Shortly after the draft, it was revealed that Sears had agreed to a two-way deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, and as of Thursday, July 3, that contract has now been signed, per an announcement from the team. Alongside signing the deal, an official jersey number has also now been revealed for Sears, as the former Alabama guard is set to wear No. 19 for Milwaukee during his upcoming 2025-26 NBA rookie campaign. One of the more accomplished players in Alabama basketball history, Sears spent three seasons with the Crimson Tide in which he averaged a combined 17.6 points per game across 111 games in Tuscaloosa. Sears also racked up countless honors that included All-America and All-SEC multiple times, and will look to continue that success with Milwaukee in the NBA. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
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Bucks Make Major Mark Sears Announcement
Bucks Make Major Mark Sears Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In 112 seasons, the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program has had just three All-Americans. Of the trio, only one has made multiple All-America teams: guard Mark Sears. Advertisement Following the 2022 season, in which Alabama posted an uninspiring 19-14 record under third-year head coach Nate Oats, the Crimson Tide turned to the transfer portal for an immediate fix. Alabama came away with a 6-foot-1 guard from the Ohio Bobcats, with many questioning how the All-MAC honoree would transition to the SEC. Sears would go on to spend three seasons with the Tide, during which the SEC power won nine March Madness games. Sears made his first All-American team in 2023-24, making the second team after scoring a career high 21.5 points per game. Last season, Sears vaulted to All-American first-team while guiding Alabama to a second straight Elite 8 berth. Alabama Crimson Tide players Derrion Reed and Mark Sears.© Erik Williams-Imagn Images Unfortunately for Sears, his age — spent five seasons in college — and his height did him zero favors during the 2025 NBA Draft. The All-SEC guard went undrafted, but didn't last long on the open market, with the Milwaukee Bucks signing him following the conclusion of the final round. Advertisement On Thursday, the Eastern Conference club made it official, signing him on a Two-Way deal. Sears will look to carve out a role with a Milwaukee team featuring former NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Alongside Sears, the Bucks will have Kevin Porter Jr., Vasilije Micic, AJ Green, Jamaree Bouyea, and former UConn Huskies star Andre Jackson Jr. at the point guard position. Related: Paul Finebaum Issues Jaw-Dropping Endorsement of Kalen DeBoer This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
