Houston guard Kingston Flemings announced Sunday that he’s declaring for the 2026 NBA draft, per Joseph Duarte of The Houston Chronicle (Twitter video link).
Flemings comes in at No. 7 on ESPN’s best available players list, making him a probable mid-lottery pick. He earned numerous accolades for his stellar freshman campaign with the Cougars, whose season ended after losing to Illinois in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.
The San Antonio native averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 37 games (31.7 minutes per contest) for the Cougars in 2025/26. His shooting slash line was .476/.387/.845.
ESPN’s Jeremy Woo praises Flemings’ “size, pace and upside” and calls him a “winning player” who’s also an “explosive play-maker.” There are some question marks about the 19-year-old’s outside shot (he only attempted 2.9 threes per game), but Flemings largely had excellent season on team that went 30-7, Woo writes.
This coming Friday, April 24, is the deadline for early entrants to declare for this year’s draft.
Perfect player for Hawks. I think him setting up Jalen who is an emerging superstar would be great for Hawks. Next to Daniels, that team will really grow.
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Is he a PG thought? Thought more of a combo guard
it kinda works for them I think because JJ is a “point forward” so they can roll out different dudes around him like NAW. I love Flemings but, I wouldnt throw him in their starting lineup until his outside shot becomes a real threat.
Agree with you, his jumper really is erratic at times. Looks a bit flat and his follow thru isn’t smooth. I hope he gets drafted to a team that has a good shooting coach. He reminds me of Morant with his athleticism and size and explosiveness but lack of a consistent J.
He’s a pure point guard. Old school PG. Runs a team. runs an offense. Manages a game. With HU he had to score. And he can score too. He’s the top PG in draft imo. Can’t miss talent. If you need a real PG. this is your guy. Plays both ways too. Acuff and Wagler have moved up in draft. This kid could be better than both.
I thought Memphis could take him. Cause he will get everyone involved. Imo he could go 5-8. I’m sure Hawks would love it if he was there. I see Dallas taking him. Kyrie has one yr. He’s a perfect fit with Cooper.