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Emanuel Sharp becomes 3rd UH Cougar taken in NBA Draft, 45th to Kings in 2nd Round
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Randy McIlvoy , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Emanuel Sharp was chosen by the Sacramento Kings with the 45th overall pick in the Second Round.
A University of Houston guard has been selected in the NBA Draft. Emanuel Sharp was chosen by the Sacramento Kings with the 45th overall pick in the Second Round. This selection makes him the third UH Cougar to be taken in the draft.
Sharp was picked on Tuesday night during the draft event at Barclays Center. He watched the draft with his family, but further details of the moment are not available here. For more information on Emanuel Sharp's selection and what it means for his career, readers can visit the source for additional details and updates on the story.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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