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Kingston Flemings, USAA Partner; Projected Top-10 2026 Draft Pick

6/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kingston Flemings partnered with USAA, citing his military family background and values of discipline and teamwork.
He is projected to be a top-ten pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23 after the combine measured him at 6 ft 2½ in, 183 lb and shooting 47.6 % from the field and 38.7 % from three-point range.
He averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game and set a freshman record with 42 points.

History

Historical Context

Pat Tillman left a $3.6 million NFL contract in May 2002 to join the Army, becoming a symbol of military-service loyalty honored by the NFL and its fans. Building on that legacy, USAA partnered with 2026 top-ten NBA prospect Kingston Flemings, whose military-family background mirrors Tillman’s, illustrating growing corporate ties to athletes with service connections.

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Story summary

Kingston Flemings partnered with USAA, citing his military family background and values of discipline and teamwork.
He is projected to be a top-ten pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23 after the combine measured him at 6 ft 2½ in, 183 lb and shooting 47.6 % from the field and 38.7 % from three-point range.
He averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game and set a freshman record with 42 points.

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