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Kingston Flemings, Chris Cenac Jr., Selected in 2026 NBA Draft First Round
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Randy McIlvoy , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Atlanta Hawks chose Flemings with the 8th overall pick.
Two University of Houston players were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. , a forward/center, achieved this milestone during the draft held at Barclays Center. The Atlanta Hawks chose Flemings with the 8th overall pick.
Cenac was also selected in the first round, though the details of his pick are not specified here. For more information on the selections of Flemings and Cenac, readers can refer to the original source, which may provide further details on the draft and the players' future prospects.
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Category: government Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Two University of Houston players were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Kingston Flemings, a point guard, and Chris Cenac Jr., a forward/center, achieved this milestone during the…
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