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University of Houston point guard Kingston Flemings selected No.8 by Hawks in 2026 NBA Draft
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KTRK , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the draft and Flemings' selection are available from local news sources, including ABC13 Houston.
A University of Houston freshman point guard has been selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. Kingston Flemings was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks. The selection was made on Tuesday night, with Flemings being picked eighth overall. This marks a significant milestone for the young player. Further details about the draft and Flemings' selection are available from local news sources, including ABC13 Houston.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A University of Houston freshman point guard has been selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. Kingston Flemings was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks. The selection was made on Tuesday night, with Flemings being…
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