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San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season
By KRIV at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
<p>University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night, becoming the sixth Cougar to be drafted in the top 10 of the NBA Draft.</p><p>Flemings is a San Antonio native and former Brennan High S...
Key takeaway He earned first-team All-Big 12 honors, consensus All-American recognition and was a finalist for the Wooden Award.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The selection of Kingston Flemings by the Atlanta Hawks is a significant milestone for the University of Houston's basketball program, marking the fourth first-round NBA Draft pick since 2021. This achievement is likely to have a positive impact on the program's reputation and recruitment efforts, potentially attracting more top talent to the city. Flemings' success also reflects well on the Houston area's basketball scene, demonstrating that the region can produce high-caliber players who can compete at the highest level. As Flemings begins his NBA career, local fans will be watching closely to see how he performs, and his progress may help to further boost interest in basketball within the community. The fact that his teammate Chris Cenac Jr was also selected in the first round adds to the excitement, suggesting that the University of Houston's basketball program is entering a period of sustained success.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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